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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier, a fascinating novel set in 17th century Delft, in which the fictitious story of one of Vermeer’s masterpieces is told. Griet, a young maid, narrates the story of her ambiguous relationship with the painter. The romantic and scandalous novel is Chevalier's most well-known work and was made into a film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth in 2003. Her attention to detail and combination of historical facts and imagination have earned her many awards and honours around the world.
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• Questions for further reflection
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier, a fascinating novel set in 17th century Delft, in which the fictitious story of one of Vermeer’s masterpieces is told. Griet, a young maid, narrates the story of her ambiguous relationship with the painter. The romantic and scandalous novel is Chevalier's most well-known work and was made into a film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth in 2003. Her attention to detail and combination of historical facts and imagination have earned her many awards and honours around the world.
Find out everything you need to know about Girl with a Pearl Earring in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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American novelist
Born in 1962 in Washington
Notable works:
The Virgin Blue (1997), novel
Girl with a Pearl Earring (1999), novel
The Lady and the Unicorn (2003), novel
Tracy Chevalier is an American author who was born in 1962 in Washington. After graduating in English in Ohio, she left the United States to go to the UK, where she has been living since 1984. She first worked in the publishing world, before starting a course in creative writing at the University of East Anglia, during which she published her first work of fiction, called The Virgin Blue (1997).
It was with her second novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, that she became truly successful. Since then, she has frequently published historical novels, the most well-known being The Lady and the Unicorn (2003) and Burning Bright (2007).
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