The stylistic function of the English article

The problem of the article in English is one of the most complicated.There is no single opinion about the functions and the nature of he article.Thus, it was stated that there is the category of definite/indefinite in English.Commonly it is expressed by the articles.There is a connection between the noun and the article.This connection defines the meaning of the noun.play great stylistic role in the sentence.Galperin I.R. Stylistics.The notorious Robinson (J. Conrad) indefinite article can also be used with the proper names.Functional style of the narrative.E.g. The Hardys were rather late.