Hemingway and Hadley's Marriage and Their European Travels

On September 3, 1921, Ernest Hemingway married Hadley Richardson, marking a significant turning point in his life and career. Just two months after their wedding, Hemingway took on the role of a foreign correspondent for the Toronto Star, which provided him with a stable income and the opportunity to live abroad. The couple relocated to Paris, a city that would become synonymous with the expatriate literary scene of the 1920s. This marriage not only fulfilled Hemingway's personal aspirations for love and companionship but also allowed him to immerse himself in a vibrant cultural environment that would greatly influence his writing. As noted by biographer Meyers, with Hadley, Hemingway achieved everything he had hoped for with his previous love, Agnes: the love of a beautiful woman, a comfortable income, and a life in Europe. This period in Paris would be foundational for Hemingway, as he began to establish himself as one of the leading voices in modern literature, drawing inspiration from the rich artistic community around him. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #ErnestHemingway #HadleyRichardson #TorontoStar #Paris #1920sLiterature