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The Red Tent is a historical fiction novel by American author Anita Diamant that was published in 1997
. It tells the story of Dinah, a minor character in the Book of Genesis, and imagines her life and experiences as a woman in biblical times. The novel explores themes of female friendship and empowerment, as well as the role of women in society and religion. The Red Tent was adapted into a two-part miniseries in 2014.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character anaylsis of Dinah, and explanations of important quotes from The Red Tent.