Courtly code in the intertextual aspect as the interpretational method of the text

Abstract

The article deals with a broad and narrow meaning of the term “intertext” in literary criticism. The definition of a code in the context of narratology, culturology and literary criticism, as well as its typology is given by the author. The concept of “intertext” and “courtly code” is analysed as a specific “toolset” for study of the literary texts. Distinctive features and list of functions are determined, also interpretative potential of analyzed concepts is defined.