(1859) is a novella by George Eliot that explores psychological and supernatural themes, offering insight into the limits of human understanding, the nuances of sensory perception, and the impact of visual culture. The story follows Latimer, a man afflicted with the power to see into the future and to read others’ thoughts, granting him a heightened, and often troubling, perspective on the world around him. Through Latimer’s unique experiences, Eliot explores the workings of the human mind and the ways in which belief in fate and the idea that certain events are predestined can govern and shape someone’s life. Mary Ann Evans, better known by her name George Eliot, is among the most significant novelists of the Victorian era. Celebrated for her epic realism and her…
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Citation: Alfoudari, Yousef. "The Lifted Veil". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 27 January 2025 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/sworks.php?rec=true&UID=346, accessed 30 January 2025.]
