Girl with a Pearl Earring
About this book
This book "centres on Vermeer's prosperous household in Delft in the 1660s. The appointment of the quiet, perceptive heroine of the novel, the servant Griet, gradually throws the household into turmoil as Vermeer and Griet become increasingly intimate, an increasingly tense situation that culminates in her working for Vermeer as his assistant, and ultimately sitting for him as a model. Chevalier deliberately cultivates a limpid, painstakingly observed style in homage to Vermeer, and the complex domestic tensions of the Vermeer household are vividly evoked, from the jealous, vain, young wife to the wise, taciturn mother-in-law. At times the relationship between servant and master seems a little anachronistic, but Girl with a Pearl Earring does contain a final delicious twist in its tail."--Product description.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 794974 readers · 252 pages · ≈ 4 h 40 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Girl with a Pearl Earring?
About ≈ 4 h 40 m — 252 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
252 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Is Girl with a Pearl Earring in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Girl with a Pearl Earring?
The main characters include Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675).
Where does Girl with a Pearl Earring take place?
It is set in Delft (Netherlands), Netherlands, Países Bajos during 17th century, Siglo 17, 1600-talet.
Who wrote Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Tracy Chevalier.