In literary translation, language has more than a communicative, or social and connective purpose. The word functions as the âprimary elementâ of literatureâthat is, it has an aesthetic function.
As of 1999, there had been at least 2,300 versions of the Barbie doll.
A few years ago, you could count the number of available plug-in cars on one hand, with a couple fingers left over. Today, there are nearly 20 models offered from more than a dozen different brandsâin a range of sizes, styles, price points and powertrains to suit a wide range of consumers.