Catalan Modernism: Key Figures and Literary Trends

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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

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Formal Email and Business Writing Structures

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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
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