Description
Product ID: | 9781529086348 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | The Red Tent |
Subtitle: | The bestselling classic - a feminist retelling of the story of Dinah |
Authors: | Author: Anita Diamant |
Page Count: | 400 |
Subjects: | Historical fiction, Historical fiction, Religious and spiritual fiction, Religious & spiritual fiction |
Description: | Select Guide Rating In The Red Tent Anita Diamant brings the fascinating biblical character of Dinah to vivid life. <p><b>‘Intensely moving . . . feminist . . . a riveting tale of love’ - <i>Observer</i></b><br><br><b>Anita Diamant’s <i>The Red Tent</i> is an extraordinary and engrossing tale of ancient womanhood and family honour.</b><br><br>Her 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.<br><br>Told in Dinah’s voice, <i>The Red Tent </i>opens with the story of her mothers – the four wives of Jacob – each of whom embodies unique feminine traits. Then follows Dinah’s own startling and unforgettable story of betrayal, grief and love.<br><br><b>Deeply affecting and intimate, <i>The Red Tent</i> 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.</b></p> |
Imprint Name: | Pan Books |
Publisher Name: | Pan Macmillan |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2022-05-26 |