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Persepolis

The Story of a Childhood
By Marjane Satrapi
Series: Pantheon Graphic Library
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Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is an autobiographical graphic novel that portrays the author's childhood and early adult years amidst the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. The story provides a personal yet powerful insight into the socio-political upheavals in Iran as seen through the eyes of a young girl. This poignant memoir combines historical context with the intimate details of growing up in a tumultuous environment.
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You might enjoy this engaging and poignant graphic memoir if you're interested in a personal, intimate perspective on the Iranian Revolution. The author weaves her childhood experiences with humour and candid observations, offering a unique blend of historical insight and coming-of-age storytelling that resonates with readers seeking both cultural and personal exploration.

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Persepolis is a New York Times Notable Book, a Time Magazine "Best Comix of the Year," and a San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times best-seller.

Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. As the intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran's last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country.

Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Marjane's child's-eye view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinary family.

Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, Persepolis is at once a story of growing up and a reminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on, with laughter and tears, in the face of absurdity. And, finally, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love.

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Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is praised as a unique and stunning graphic memoir, combining the intimacy of personal storytelling with the broader political and historical context of Iran. Critics appreciate its balance of humour and sombre reality, comparing it to the works of renowned graphic artists like Art Spiegelman. Many reviews highlight Satrapi's distinctive artistic style and her skill in portraying her coming-of-age amidst societal turmoil with clarity and emotional depth. It's noted for offering readers personal insights into Iranian culture and history from a perspective often overlooked in Western media.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780375714573

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Pantheon Books

Illustration: B&W DRAWINGS THROUGHOUT

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 160

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Marjane Satrapi Non-Fiction Penguin Books Series: Pantheon Graphic Library

About the Author

Marjane Satrapi was born in 1969 in Rasht, Iran. She grew up in Tehran, where she studied at the Lycee Fran ais before leaving for Vienna and then going to Strasbourg to study illustration. She has written several children's books, and her illustrations appear in newspapers and magazines throughout the world, including The New Yorker and the New York Times. She currently lives in Paris.

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