The Lifted Veil George Eliot Books
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The Lifted Veil is a novella by George Eliot, first published in 1859. Quite unlike the realistic fiction for which Eliot is best known, The Lifted Veil explores themes of extrasensory perception, the essence of physical life, possible life after death, and the power of fate. The novella is a significant part of the Victorian tradition of horror fiction, which includes such other examples as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818), Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886), and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897). Mary Anne (Mary Ann, Marian) Evans (22 November 1819 – 22 December 1880), better known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist. She was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Her novels, largely set in provincial England, are well known for their realism and psychological perspicacity. She used a male pen name, she said, to ensure that her works were taken seriously. Female authors published freely under their own names, but Eliot wanted to ensure that she was not seen as merely a writer of romances. An additional factor may have been a desire to shield her private life from public scrutiny and to prevent scandals attending her relationship with the married George Henry Lewes.
The Lifted Veil George Eliot Books
This was a cross between a romance and a mystery, with a slight touch of the occult, which could almost be explained away as personal quirk. If you really enjoy Algernon Blackwood, you'll enjoy this book. The main character has the same kind of sensitivity many a Blackwood character possesses. The protagonist becomes fixated upon a deeply flawed woman. He knows he's fixated and he knows she's flawed. There's ample warning this is a mistake. Such behavior might inspire eye rolling at the least, but there's a curious self awareness to the protagonist. He's not blind, even though he's making a mistake. It's impossible to lay out all the details, without spoiling the story, but it ended up being a dark romance, with some surprising twists.Product details
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The Lifted Veil George Eliot Books Reviews
Wow, this was a revelation to me, and I hope to find the qualities I loved here in her larger works as well. Her incisiveness about people is as great as Trollope's, but she's fearless when it comes to the Victorian pieties. Brava George!
This is a short story and is very different from anything else I've read of George Eliot's. It's a little bit of a horror story with no characters to truly like. The feeling of it reminds me of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Most of the reviews I am seeing on this page is for another George Elliott story my review is of Brother Jacob.
I’ve been looking forward to reading this short story for two reasons. First I am not familiar with the works of George Elliott and found this a good way to ease into the works of a brilliant writer. Second I was very happy to see the Art of the Novella series is now available in e-book and for a very reasonable price, in this case $2.
Brother Elliott is a lovely short story. Given that the central character Elliott is a small time schnook, the tone of the book could have been preachy or downbeat. Instead, one can almost see the author smiling as she (Mary Ann Evans a.k.a. George Elliott) uses a light style to tell a small scale dark story. The contrast between her storytelling in the plot is critical to keeping us interested as we await the comeuppance we know is due the main character.
For those of you who wish a plot summary ; Brother Elliott is story of a man who has the skills to be a successful confectioner, but engages in a variety of small-scale and unnecessary cheats hoping to push himself beyond what could’ve been a money making tradesman’s station. So simple is the story line, that this could be a children’s book. It certainly teaches a life lesson and does so without being either didactic or utilizing some grand – scale tragedy.
This is barely a novella, about a morning’s read. Besides readers who are looking for a brief introduction to George Elliott, this is good selection for anyone who enjoys good writing or for someone looking for an appropriate, inoffensive book for a young reader.
A worthy contribution by one of the 19th century's best author's. Oh to have been a mouse in the corner of her and Lewes' drawing room, especially when visited by other literary luminaries of the day, such as Trollope or Hawthorne.
G.E. must have been inspired. Her eloquence alone merits four stars. Perhaps the tale is confusing. What is the point and what is the unknown power and who would want it.? The narrator's view into the soul of his wife? We hear the maid come back to life to tell us. Is his insight into the thoughts of others intuition or something else? Surely something else. I have not seen Eliot edge into this subject anywhere else. Brief, easy to read, eloquent, mysterious, and strange.
Although there are a few thought provoking moments in this book, it's a pretty dry read that doesn't really go anywhere. None of the characters make any changes, they aren't that interesting, and certainly don't be on the lookout for anyone likable. Not sad I read it, but not excited either. I kept it on my phone for moments when I was out and about and needed to kill a minute. Perfect for that. You won't lose your place or forget what was happening- promise.
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.
This was a cross between a romance and a mystery, with a slight touch of the occult, which could almost be explained away as personal quirk. If you really enjoy Algernon Blackwood, you'll enjoy this book. The main character has the same kind of sensitivity many a Blackwood character possesses. The protagonist becomes fixated upon a deeply flawed woman. He knows he's fixated and he knows she's flawed. There's ample warning this is a mistake. Such behavior might inspire eye rolling at the least, but there's a curious self awareness to the protagonist. He's not blind, even though he's making a mistake. It's impossible to lay out all the details, without spoiling the story, but it ended up being a dark romance, with some surprising twists.
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