THE LIFTED VEIL, a Story by George Eliot Mary Ann Evans

In "The Lifted Veil," the protagonist possesses a rare and unsettling ability to perceive the thoughts and feelings of others, which isolates him and fills his life with dread. He is haunted by vivid, disturbing visions of future events, one of which includes a grim scene in Prague. His marriage to Bertha, a woman he passionately loves but who grows to despise him, only deepens his despair. Their relationship becomes a psychological battlefield, with Bertha harboring secrets that he is desperate yet fearful to uncover. As his insight into others leads to more misery and estrangement, he becomes a spectator of his own life, witnessing the collapse of any remaining joy or connection. A visit from his old friend, Charles Meunier, introduces a scientific experiment that promises to unveil more than just the mysteries of life and death. As he delves deeper, the protagonist confronts the darkest corners of human nature and his own soul.