This article analyzes the role and linguistic mechanisms of allusion in connecting literary and enlightenment texts. As a key form of intertextual relationship (intertextuality), allusion deepens ideological and descriptive meanings in literary works by activating the reader's memory and cultural associations. Furthermore, the study theoretically substantiates the associative connections between enlightenment or religious-mystical concepts and literary texts, highlighting the required cultural and historical background knowledge expected from the reader for accurate comprehension.
allusion
intertextuality
literary text
enlightenment text
intertextual connection
mystical reference
text association
reader's competence