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Originally published to critical acclaim in France, this memoir captures Marjane Satrapi's experiences growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Through powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi narrates her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, a period marked by the overthrow of the Shah, the Islamic Revolution, and the 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's childhood is deeply intertwined with her country's tumultuous history. The memoir paints a vivid portrait of daily life in Iran, highlighting the stark contrasts between private and public existence and the heavy toll of repressive regimes on individual spirit. Through her child's-eye view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned violence, and revolutionary heroes, readers witness her journey of understanding the complexities of her nation and family. This intensely personal and politically charged narrative serves as both a coming-of-age story and a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and repression. Ultimately, it reveals how we navigate through laughter and tears amidst absurdity, introducing us to an unforgettable little girl we cannot help but love.
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Persepolis. The Story of a Childhood, Marjane Satrapi
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- 2003
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