"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.
Alaghi,L. and Mohammadi,O. (2025). A Mythological Critique of Shamlou's Poem "Loh" Based on Ernst Cassirer's Theory of Modern Myths. Literary Research, 22(87), 131-156. doi: 10.2634/Lire.22.87.131
MLA
Alaghi,L. , and Mohammadi,O. . "A Mythological Critique of Shamlou's Poem "Loh" Based on Ernst Cassirer's Theory of Modern Myths", Literary Research, 22, 87, 2025, 131-156. doi: 10.2634/Lire.22.87.131
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Alaghi,L.,Mohammadi,O. (2025). 'A Mythological Critique of Shamlou's Poem "Loh" Based on Ernst Cassirer's Theory of Modern Myths', Literary Research, 22(87), pp. 131-156. doi: 10.2634/Lire.22.87.131
CHICAGO
L. Alaghi and O. Mohammadi, "A Mythological Critique of Shamlou's Poem "Loh" Based on Ernst Cassirer's Theory of Modern Myths," Literary Research, 22 87 (2025): 131-156, doi: 10.2634/Lire.22.87.131
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Alaghi,L.,Mohammadi,O. A Mythological Critique of Shamlou's Poem "Loh" Based on Ernst Cassirer's Theory of Modern Myths. Literary Research, 2025; 22(87): 131-156. doi: 10.2634/Lire.22.87.131
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