The lifted veil
George Eliot
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The lifted veil
by George Eliot
Published
1985
Publisher
Virago
Pages
91
ISBN-10
0860687058
Description
George Eliot's Gothic story, published the same year as her staunchly realist novel, Adam Bede, continues her preoccupation with human communication and sympathy through the figure of the telepathic narrator. Latimer, one of her least likeable characters, suffers tremendously under his heightened awareness of others' petty and selfish thoughts. Latimer chooses to tell the story of his abilities as a tale of disability, a kind of pathography about his gift. The vehemence of his disgust for human frailties suggests that Latimer's pain derives at least in part from his failure of empathy for others (except at his father's death)--that his discomfort with telepathic communication rests on his resistance to human connection in general. Thus, his uncanny hearing unmasks a kind of sympathetic deafness to others, and his progressive heart disease indexes the shriveling of his capacity for human love and friendship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The lifted veil?
This edition of The lifted veil has approximately 91 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The lifted veil?
For most readers, The lifted veil typically takes between 1h 54m and 1h 16m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 22,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 22,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The lifted veil?
The estimated word count for The lifted veil is approximately 22,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The lifted veil?
The lifted veil was written by George Eliot.
When was The lifted veil published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1985. The original work may have been published on a different date.