TECHNIQUES FOR EXPRESSING INTERTEXTUALITY AND THEIR FUNCTIONS IN THE NOVELLA BY THE STRUGATSKY BROTHERS “MONDAY BEGINS ON SATURDAY”

Abstract

The article analyses techniques of intertextuality in the story “Monday Begins on Saturday” by the Strugatsky brothers, paying special attention to intertextual techniques and their functional significance. The study focuses on the comparison of the text with various sources, including Russian and European literature, as well as historical events. The Strugatsky brothers masterfully apply intertextual techniques like quotations, parodies and allusions, creating a deep relationship between the text and reality. The use of intertextual techniques not only gives the story a humorous tone, but also critically evaluates consumerist ideology and ridicules intellectual falsity. In this novel, the use of intertextual techniques not only makes the reader interested in reading, but also encourages the reader to think about some actual problems.