Persepolis, Volume 1
Persepolis · Book 1Description
In this groundbreaking graphic memoir, Marjane Satrapi recounts her childhood in Iran during one of the most tumultuous periods in the nation's modern history. Through intimate black-and-white illustrations, she captures the experiences of a spirited young girl navigating the fall of the Shah, the Islamic Revolution, and the profound upheaval that followed. Satrapi's candid narrative reveals how political upheaval shaped her formative years, offering readers a deeply personal perspective on historical events often told from a distance. With wit, honesty, and remarkable artistic vision, this pioneering work from an Iranian creator became an international sensation, introducing the world to a voice that had long been absent from graphic literature. Persepolis stands as both a powerful coming-of-age story and an essential historical document that humanizes the complexities of revolution and exile.
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paperback
L'Association
Published Jan 1, 2000
74 pages
ISBN: 9782844140586
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First Published
2000
Language
fre
Translation
Original: Persepolis, Volume 1
From: fas
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