Publisher's Synopsis
The Lifted Veil is a novella written by the renowned British author George Eliot. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young man named Latimer, who possesses a supernatural gift of being able to see into the future. Despite this gift, Latimer is unable to find happiness and is plagued by a sense of isolation and despair. He is also haunted by a mysterious woman named Bertha, who appears to him in his visions.As the story progresses, Latimer falls in love with a beautiful and intelligent woman named Bertha Grant. However, their relationship is complicated by his gift, which allows him to see a dark future for their marriage. Latimer becomes increasingly obsessed with his visions and begins to lose touch with reality. He becomes convinced that Bertha is unfaithful and that he is powerless to stop her.The Lifted Veil is a haunting and atmospheric tale that explores themes of love, isolation, and the human condition. Eliot's masterful prose and vivid descriptions bring the story to life, creating a world that is both beautiful and terrifying. The novella is a classic of Victorian literature and is considered one of Eliot's most haunting and powerful works.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.
