The Lifted Veil

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Set against a Gothic backdrop, this tale features a telepathic narrator and reflects George Eliot's fascination with contemporary science, including mesmerism and phrenology. Published in 1859, it showcases her literary prowess prior to her acclaimed work, Middlemarch. The story is part of a collection of rare early occult literature, now being republished in affordable modern editions, preserving the original text and artwork for new readers to explore.