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The Complete Persepolis
Book • 2023
Marjane Satrapi's 'Persepolis' is a poignant graphic memoir that recounts her childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution.
The story begins with a young Marjane navigating the complexities of a changing political landscape, as the revolution brings about strict religious rule and social upheaval.
As she grows, Marjane grapples with questions of identity, faith, and freedom.
Her parents, fearing for her safety and well-being, send her to Vienna, Austria, where she experiences a different culture and confronts new challenges.
Through vivid illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, Satrapi captures the personal and political turmoil of a nation in transition, offering a unique perspective on a tumultuous period in history.
The story begins with a young Marjane navigating the complexities of a changing political landscape, as the revolution brings about strict religious rule and social upheaval.
As she grows, Marjane grapples with questions of identity, faith, and freedom.
Her parents, fearing for her safety and well-being, send her to Vienna, Austria, where she experiences a different culture and confronts new challenges.
Through vivid illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, Satrapi captures the personal and political turmoil of a nation in transition, offering a unique perspective on a tumultuous period in history.
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Mentioned as a graphic novel, now a film, about a girl growing up during the Islamic revolution in Iran.
ReLIT: The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
