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In "The Lifted Veil," Latimer, a man burdened with powers of foresight and insight, recounts his life from childhood through his struggles with isolation and disillusionment. Falling in love with his brother’s fiancée, Bertha, Latimer experiences visions of their unhappy future together. Eventually, their marriage collapses as Latimer's abilities reveal painful truths about inner lives and societal facades.