LITERARY THOUGHT AND CULTURAL CODES

Literary thought represents a complex intellectual and aesthetic process through which writers interpret reality, express cultural values, and shape collective consciousness. In this context, literature serves not only as an artistic phenomenon but also as a carrier of cultural codes that reflect the historical, social, and ideological foundations of a given society [1]. The interaction between literary thought and cultural codes plays a crucial role in the formation of meaning within literary texts and contributes to the preservation and transformation of cultural identity.