Figuring Transcendence in Les Miserables

Figuring Transcendence in Les Miserables, Volume 1, is a comprehensive work of French literary criticism by Kathryn M. Grossman. This scholarly study examines Victor Hugo's masterpiece, analyzing how the novel relates to Hugo's earlier prose and the poetry he wrote during his exile. The text provides an authoritative perspective on the novelist's development and his approach to narrative structure.

Drawing on the theory of metaphor and the romantic sublime, this European literary criticism explores the intersection of ethical, spiritual, and political concerns. Grossman demonstrates how the motifs within Figuring Transcendence in Les Miserables reflect a complex set of aesthetic goals. The analysis situates the work within a broader academic context, offering a detailed examination of the spiritual and social themes present in the original novel.