Features of the Keyword “Dark” in the Cycle of Stories “Dark Alleys” by I. A. Bunin

The article considers the functions of the keyword "dark" in the cycle of stories "Dark Alleys" by I. A. Bunin. The key role of this word in the text organization, particularly in realization of the text category of intertextuality, is proved. The examples show the individual author's filling of semantic fields corresponding to the concepts of life and death with the colors of dark / black and white.