Functions of the Precedent Texts in V. E. Maximov''s Novel "Farewell from Nowhere"
The purpose of the article is to define the functions of precedent texts specifically of the quotations from the works of A. S. Pushkin, M. Y. Lermontov, А. А. Blok, А. А. Akhmatova, B. L. Pasternak in autobiographical novel of V. E. Maximov "Farewell from Nowhere". The analysis revealed that by means of precedent texts of the mentioned word-painters Maximov exposes the reality of the Soviet era, expresses his attitude towards the communist system and aspirations of the Soviet power, defines his role as the writer in the existing situation, performs correlations with the above authors, intensifies expressiveness and creates comic effect.