Intertextual Analysis in Ahmad Shamloo’s Poetry: Exploring the Relationship Between Poetry and Historical-Political Texts in Representing Social Concepts

Abstract

This article examines the role of intertextuality in the poetry of Ahmad Shamloo and its connections with historical and political texts. By employing intertextuality, Shamloo represents social and political concepts, utilizing poetry as a means to express social critique and resistance. This study introduces the theoretical framework of intertextuality, particularly Gérard Genette’s theories, and analyzes selected poems by Shamloo that directly or indirectly relate to historical and social events. The findings indicate that Shamloo, through intertextual connections, enriches his poetry with profound historical and social layers that deepen the understanding of his social and cultural messages. Shamloo’s poems, through intertextuality, become multilayered texts that serve not only as literary works but also as socio-historical documents. This research underscores the significance of intertextuality in the analysis of modern Persian literature and provides insights into the impact of Shamloo’s poetry in representing and critiquing the social realities of his time. The outcomes of this study can contribute to future research on intertextuality in Persian literature and foster interdisciplinary studies across history, literature, and social sciences.