Environmental Pollution and Technological Solutions
Environmental Pollution: A Global Challenge
Many people argue about the increasing levels of pollution. It is often said that this is a necessary price for progress. However, in my view, this is a complex issue with no easy solutions. Firstly, it is clear that pollution has been increasing over the years. While it is true that progress often comes with environmental costs, we must also consider the long-term consequences. On the one hand, pollution poses a significant threat to our planet, but on
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Modernism and the Generation of ’98
Maverick currents arise with the need to renew literature. There is a concern for the aesthetics of the work, channeling rebellion against society into the beauty of their works.
Generation of ’98
Spanish prose writers usually write about human subjects (death, etc.) or are critical of the Spain of their time. They despise the materialism and the situation that leads to capitalism.
Modernism: Late 19th Century – Early 20th Century
Modernism has its origins in Latin
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Catalan Modernism: A Movement of Artistic and Social Renewal
Modernism was a cultural, artistic, literary, and social renewal that took place between approximately 1892 and 1911. In France, it was known as Art Nouveau, and in England, as the Modern Style.
The movement was driven by an obsession to distance itself from the past and look towards the future. The 20th century was a constant celebration of newness.
Originally anti-bourgeois, in some cases radically so, it aligned with Catalan nationalist
Read MoreFormal Email and Business Writing Structures
Formal Email Writing
Addressing the Recipient
- To: [Recipient’s Email Address]
- From: [Your Email Address]
- Subject: [Clear and Concise Subject Line]
Dear Sir/Madam, or Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],
Common Phrases
Opening
- I am writing this email to complain about…
- I am writing in reply to your letter of June 21st…
- I am writing to request further information about…
Requests
- I would be grateful if you could…
- I am interested in receiving…
- I would appreciate it if you could send…
Closing
- Thank you for considering