Girl with a Pearl Earring, 1999 - Information about the Book

Author The inspiration for the novel
Author Answers to frequently asked questions
Author Introduction, background, an interview with an interview with Tracy Chevalier, etc.

In Dutch Griet is pronounced Ccccrrrrr-eet. You sort of clear your throat to say the 'Gr'. Most non-Dutch people find that a difficult sound to reproduce and simply say 'Greet'. The others names: Catharina - Cat-a-rina | Maria Thins - Maria Tins | Maertge - Mair-je | Aleydis - Uh-lie-dis | Cornelia - Cor-nay-lia | van Ruijven - van Rrrrow-van | van Leeuwenhoek - van Low-ee-van-hoke

Author Tracy Chevalier talks about the novel. BBC World Service; 2005 (Real 27:00)
Author Claudia Hammond talks with Tracy Chevalier and Louise Govier who works at the National Gallery in London. BBC; January 14, 2004. (Real 9:04)
Author Tracy Chevalier talks about the world behind a famous work of art. MPR; January 5, 2004. (Real 53:50)
Author Tracy Chevalier explains her continuing passion for Vermeer. BBC Radio 4; January 26, 2003. (Real 5:34)
Review: Felicia Campbell from KNPR. March 14; 2000 (Real 02:07)

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