The Lifted Veil: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader

Released: October 13, 2017
Length: 1 hr 23 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: James Harris

The Lifted Veil is a novella by George Eliot, first published in 1859, that delves into themes such as extrasensory perception, the nature of physical life, and the influence of fate. Unlike Eliot's typical realistic fiction, it explores more speculative and philosophical ideas. The story has been adapted into modern English to enhance the listening experience.

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