The Lifted Veil
George Eliot
Read by Bruce Pirie





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. (Summary from Wikipedia) (1 hr 58 min)
Chapters
Chapter 1 part 1 | 31:57 | Read by Bruce Pirie |
Chapter 1 part 2 | 30:27 | Read by Bruce Pirie |
Chapter 2 part 1 | 31:05 | Read by Bruce Pirie |
Chapter 2 part 2 | 25:25 | Read by Bruce Pirie |
Reviews
excellent little book





adam
This tale of a man with exceptional intuition and psychic powers is haunting and enthralling. Well read.
A rich narrative





Peaches
This is a rich narrative told in first person. The story explains the feelings of a man who is suddenly given the power to see into the future and to read the thoughts of others. The reader’s voice is deeply pleasant.
intriguing fascinating story





Oriana
as usual George Eliot has kept me captivated from the beginning to the end of the story wonderful use of language, excellent reader
Sacred Enigma, Double Cs.





Jaguar.13
Good reader. Introspective Gothic mystery. Gender norm criticisms, fraternal and class tensions that mine the rich linguistic veins of Romanticism.





Frustratingly short but perfectly formed! The voice of the reader adds piquance to the mood and themes of the book.
Well read!





Ntr
The main character suffers from some serious depression, e.s.p. notwithstanding! Reader is great!
Precursor to Fantasy/Horror genre





emelye
High quality narration of Eliot's interesting character study novella. Beautiful prose.





Dee
Well read, kinda creepy but interesting story