Publisher's Synopsis
Poems: Together With Brother Jacob And The Lifted Veil is a collection of poetry and two novellas by the renowned British author, George Eliot. The book was first published in 1885 and includes a range of Eliot's poems, from her early work to her later, more mature pieces.The first novella, Brother Jacob, tells the story of a man named David Faux who, after inheriting a small fortune, decides to pursue his dream of becoming a successful businessman. However, his lack of education and social status prove to be significant obstacles in his path to success, and he resorts to deceit and manipulation to achieve his goals.The second novella, The Lifted Veil, is a haunting tale of a man named Latimer who is cursed with the ability to see into the future. As he becomes increasingly isolated from society, Latimer's visions become more and more disturbing, leading him to question the nature of his gift and his own sanity.Alongside these two novellas, the collection also includes a selection of Eliot's poetry, which explores themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Overall, Poems: Together With Brother Jacob And The Lifted Veil is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era.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.
