A Survey on Allegory and its Types in Maghalat-e Shams

Allegory is a literary device which makes language more artistic and effective. Besides its aesthetic aspects, allegory has some other important functions. Considering this, the paper investigates allegory in Maghalat-e Shams and identify various types of allegory in this text. Regarding the frequent use of allegory in Maghalat-e Shams and its role in convincing the audience and expression of wise teachings, it came to notice that allegory in Maghalat-e Shams is not only a rhetorical device but also an effective method for conveying mystical and wise teaching more persuasively. Along with the aesthetic aspect, implicit reasoning is another important function of allegory.