Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
of Marjane Satrapi, Mattias Ripa (Translator)
Series: Persepolis #1-2
Description
A New York Times Notable BookA Time Magazine âBest Comix of the YearâA San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times Best-sellerWise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapiâs 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 Shahâs regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iranâs 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. Marjaneâs childâs-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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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 153 pages
- Publisher Pantheon
- Publication Date June 1st 2004
- First Publication 10/28/03
- Language English
- ISBN 9780375714573
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
- Scenario ['Iran, Islamic Republic of', 'Tehran (Iran)', 'Persia']
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