Girl with a Pearl Earring
by Tracy Chevalier
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 467.6K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 233 pages.
About Girl with a Pearl Earring
With precisely 35 canvases to his credit, the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer represents one of the great enigmas of 17th-century art. The meager facts of his biography have been gleaned from a handful of legal documents. Yet Vermeer's extraordinary paintings of domestic life, with their subtle play of light and texture, have come to define the Dutch golden age. His portrait of the anonymous Girl with a Pearl Earring has exerted a particular fascination for centuries—and it is this magnetic painting that lies at the heart of Tracy Chevalier's second novel of the same title.Girl with a Pearl Earring centers on Vermeer's prosperous Delft household during the 1660s. When Griet, the novel's quietly perceptive heroine, is hired as a servant, turmoil follows. First, the 16-year-old narrator becomes increasingly intimate with her master. Then Vermeer employs her as his assistant—and ultimately has Griet sit for him as a model.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tracy Chevalier |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 233 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Arts & Photography, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.85 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 467,577 |
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What genre is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Arts & Photography. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Girl with a Pearl Earring worth reading?
Based on 467.6K reader ratings, Girl with a Pearl Earring has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring has 233 pages.
Who wrote Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring was written by Tracy Chevalier. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Girl with a Pearl Earring?
The ISBN-13 for Girl with a Pearl Earring is 9780452287020.0.
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