A Mythological Critique of Shamlou's Poem "Loh" Based on Ernst Cassirer's Theory of Modern Myths

Authors
Lachen Alaghi 1
Ovis Mohammadi 2
1 PhD in Persian Language and Literature, Visiting Lecturer at Gonbad Kavous University
2 Assistant Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, Gonbad Kavous University
10.2634/Lire.22.87.131
Abstract
"Loh" (Tablet) is one of Shamlou's poems in which symbols from sacred books are depicted as political actors. This article attempts to analyze this poem using the theory of modern myths by Ernst Cassirer. The results of the analysis indicate that in "Loh," the myths have a new function; the poet blends the symbols of Jesus and Moses (peace be upon them) and creates a new hero. This hero has Marxist tendencies and seeks to bring the movement of history to its conclusion and realize his ideal society.

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