![]() She is a hugely influential figure in the Parisian artistic and literary community. Stein serves as a mentor to Hemingway, advising him on writing, buying art, and other matters. He often goes to visit Gertrude Stein at her home at 27 rue de Fleurus, where she lives with her partner, Alice B. ![]() He sometimes struggles with writer’s block, but when this happens reassures himself that all he needs to do is “write one true sentence” and the rest will follow. When they return, the weather in Paris is beautiful, but still cold, and Hemingway is always hungry. Later, he goes home and makes plans to go on a trip with his wife, Hadley. ![]() He stares at the woman, and the sight of her inspires his writing. He goes to work in a café, where he sees a beautiful woman. Hemingway begins by describing the “bad weather” during the winter in Paris and the cafés filled with alcoholics. ![]()
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