The Razor's Edge is a short story by American author LM Modesto first published in 1914 It has become a classic of modern Western literature and is often recognized as Modesto's greatest work The story follows a young woman named Emily who is being pursued by a man named John who claims to be her father Emily is afraid of John and is determined to find out who he really is She takes on the role of a legendary Westerner named The Razor who is said to have killed many men in a quest for the truth The story explores themes of family identity and the nature of true love It also features a complex relationship between Emily and John as they try to understand each other and their actions The Razor's Edge is a powerful and thought-provoking work that captured the essence of the Western literary tradition and continues to be widely read and studied today.