These Victorian fables by Eliot give simultaneous revelation of egoism and humanity. Despite being short both stories are masterpieces in themselves. "Lifted Veil" is about the significant altering affects of psychic powers and "Brother Jacob" describes the selfishness and conceit common to mankind.
These Victorian fables by Eliot give simultaneous revelation of egoism and humanity. Despite being short both stories are masterpieces in themselves. "Lifted Veil" is about the significant altering affects of psychic powers and "Brother Jacob" describes the selfishness and conceit common to mankind.