The Lifted Veil

By George Eliot

Book Overview

The Lifted Veil by George Eliot is a haunting novella that explores the psychological and supernatural experiences of its narrator, Latimer. Facing the imminent end of his life, Latimer recounts his troubled past, marked by his sensitive nature and isolation. Raised in the shadow of his more favored brother, he was unable to endure the harshness of public school and instead received private tutoring. His life takes a strange turn when, at the age of sixteen, he begins to experience eerie visions and an unsettling ability to peer into the inner lives of others. In Geneva, he meets Bertha Grant, whom he becomes infatuated with, only to discover she is engaged to his brother. As Latimer's psychic powers intensify, he learns dark truths about those around him, particularly Bertha, leading him into despair. A tale of obsession, alienation, and the burdens of knowing too much, The Lifted Veil masterfully blends gothic suspense with psychological depth

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9368095051
• ISBN13: 9789368095057
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Must Read Melancholy Romance

Wow... This book had me saying wow early on, and perhaps this was the first sign that I was in the presence of significant literature. Basically, George Eliot (literature buffs know this is Mary Anne Evans) strikes you in 'The Lifted Veil' immediately with a somber punch worthy of Edgar Allen Poe, followed by drama, romance, and a hint of the mystic. The tone remains constant in it's dark mood, but this did little to dampen my enthusiasm as a reader. Already this book has climbed into my top 20 short stories involving romance. I really would hate to spoil your reading of this great tale with spoilers, but suffice it to say the allusion of the title is referring to the marital veil primarily, and not the veil of death, although that could be also intended on a lesser note. So, basically, I would consider this a great read for anyone ever contemplating marriage, as a cautionary tale. It really does have some good insight into that, as well as the 'pecking order' of family relationships. Overall, a period romance with a very personal, very somber, slightly mystic and very male feel to it, which distinguishes it greatly. Highly recommended.