The present paper aims at studying intertextuality as one of the basic means of structuring a text. Intertextual analysis of the novel “The Collector” by J. Fowles and the play “The Tempest” by W.Shakespeare make it possible to disclose the peculiarities of Fowles’ individual style. Linguopoetic, linguostylistic and intertextual analysis of the two literary works reveals the allusive character of the novel “the Collector”, where the Shakespearean concepts of “beauty” and “ugliness” are associated with the concept “freedom”, highlighting Fowles’ individual perception of the world. Hence, the given study has yielded the conclusion that the allusive text containing intertextual markers can present value if only this text reflects the worldview and the intentions of the author.