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The Red Tent

Anita Diamant

From Shelf: The books we read in 2002

The oldest love story never told . . .

In The Red Tent Anita Diamant brings the fascinating biblical character of Dinah to vivid life. 'Intensely moving . . . feminist . . . a riveting tale of love' - ObserverHer name is Dinah. In the Bible, her fate is merely hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the verses of the Book of Genesis that recount the life of Jacob and his infamous dozen sons. Anita Diamant's The Red Tent is an extraordinary and engrossing tale of ancient womanhood and family honour. Told in Dinah's voice, it opens with the story of her mothers - the four wives of Jacob - each of whom embodies unique feminine traits, and concludes with Dinah's own startling and unforgettable story of betrayal, grief and love.Deeply affecting and intimate, The Red Tent is a feminist classic which combines outstandingly rich storytelling with an original insight into women's society in a fascinating period of early history. Such is its warmth and candour, it is guaranteed to win the hearts and minds of women across the world.'I genuinely fell into this rich and colourful world and Dinah and Leah have stayed with me as ancestors and sisters brought to life by Anita Diamant's imaginative novel' - Maureen Lipman.Adapted as a TV mini series starring Rebecca Ferguson and Minnie Driver.

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
400
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
ISBN:
9780330487962
Published Date:
8/3/2002
Dimensions:
197mm x 130mm x 25mm
Weight:
266g
Category:
Historical fiction

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Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9780330487962

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