Publisher's Synopsis
The Lifted Veil is a novella by the renowned British author, George Eliot. It tells the story of Latimer, a young man who possesses the ability to see into the future and read the thoughts of others. Despite his gift, he is unable to connect with those around him and feels isolated and alone. He becomes infatuated with his brother's wife, Bertha, and begins to have disturbing visions of her death. As Latimer's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly desperate to understand the truth behind his visions and the nature of his gift. The Lifted Veil is a haunting exploration of the human psyche, delving into themes of isolation, obsession, and the limits of human perception. Eliot's masterful prose and vivid imagery create a captivating and thought-provoking work of fiction.I have lately been subject to attacks of angina pectoris; and in the ordinary course of things, my physician tells me, I may fairly hope that my life will not be protracted many months. Unless, then, I am cursed with an exceptional physical constitution, as I am cursed with an exceptional mental character.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
