Satrapi, Marjane
Persepolis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780224064408
- author:
- Satrapi, Marjane
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Jonathan Cape
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 16.26 x 2.03 x 23.88 centimetres
- Genre:
- Asian / Middle Eastern history: postwar, from c 1945 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Persepolis tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Iran from childhood to adolescence, set against the backdrop of significant historical events. Born into a family with radical Marxist views, Satrapi witnesses the overthrow of the Shah's regime and the impact of war with Iraq on her country. Through her unique perspective as a child of this tumultuous time, Persepolis offers an intimate portrait of daily life in Iran, juxtaposing the contradictions between home life and public life. The book is both heartbreaking and humorous, with Satrapi's drawings bringing immediacy and beauty to her story. A poignant and moving account of childhood, Persepolis is a powerful exploration of family, love, and the complexities of growing up amidst war and social change.
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