Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis is a groundbreaking graphic autobiography depicting her childhood and early adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. Persepolis, referring to an ancient Persian city of the same name, reflects the deep cultural and historical roots that underpin her story. Through bold black-and-white illustrations and candid storytelling, Satrapi tells her story starting from a curious and outspoken child, growing up under an oppressive regime, to a rebellious teenager and, later, a young woman struggling with exile, identity, and belonging. Persepolis is as much a personal memoir as it is a poignant commentary on the broader themes of resistance, cultural heritage, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Through her illustrations, Satrapi shows the complexities of her experiences with immediacy and emotional resonance that might be difficult to achieve with prose alone. Her art style is simple—a deliberate choice that directs the reader’s focus to the emotional core of the scenes portrayed. For example, the contrast between oppressive government propaganda and intimate family moments underscores the tension between public and private lif
Biografie
Nata nella regione dell’Iran che si affaccia sul Mar Caspio, Marjane Satrapi si è rivelata agli occhi del mondo intero con Persepolis, graphic novel che racconta con grande umorismo la storia della sua vita e quella del suo Paese nel periodo compreso tra la caduta dello Scià Pahlavi e l’affermarsi della teocrazia khomeinista. Persepolis è il primo fumetto autobiografico sulla storia iraniana. Scritta con l’intento di “ribattere ai pregiudizi sul mio Paese senza essere interrotta”, Persepolis (dal nome greco dell’antica “città dei persi” fondata nel a.C.) è la saga di una famiglia iraniana che vive a Teheran tra il e il
Marjane cresce in una famiglia di origine nobile e viene educata secondo principi progressisti e aperti alla lettura della tradizione illuminista e marxista. A Teheran frequenta il Liceo Francese sino a 15 anni, quando, per sfuggire al clima oppressivo ed estremista del regime di Khomeini viene “fatta emigrare” dai genitori a Vienna. A Vienna frequenta la scuola superiore e sperimenta le frustrazioni del pregiudizio e del razzismo in prima persona.
Nel , a diciannove anni, alla fine della guerra con l’Iraq, Marjane decide di ritornare a c
Introduction
What is Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood about? This graphic novel illustrates Marjane Satrapi&#;s childhood in Iran. Through black-and-white imagery, Satrapi shares her experiences during the Islamic Revolution. Despite political turmoil, she highlights personal growth and resilience amidst adversity.
Book Details
- Title: Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
- Author: Marjane Satrapi
- Translator: Mattias Ripa
- Pages:
- First Published: April 29,
- Genres: Graphic Novels, Nonfiction, Memoir, Comics, Biography, History
- Ratings: (, ratings, 12, reviews)
Synopsis of Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Overview of Persepolis
Marjane Satrapi&#;s &#;Persepolis&#; is a graphic memoir depicting her childhood in Tehran. The book captures years between ages six and fourteen. This period witnesses significant events, including the overthrow of the Shah’s regime and the Islamic Revolution. In graphic black-and-white, Satrapi narrates her story from the innocent perspective of a child. She is the intelligent and outspoken daughter of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of an Iranian emperor. Marjane’s life becomes a witness to her country&#;BIOGRAPHY
Born on November 22, in Rasht, Iran, Marjane Satrapi was the only child of upper middle class parents. Satrapi came from a long line of Iranian aristocrats; her maternal great-grandfather had been one of the last emperors of Persia in the nineteenth century and one of her uncles had been a prince. She and her family enjoyed an affluent Western lifestyle. Her parents were politcally active Marxists and participated in demonstrations against the shah (Iranian sovereign). They were intellectuals and progressively inclined which encouraged young Satrapi to form her own opinions and question the world around her.
In , Islamic fundamentalists seized power and overthrew the shah, forcing him into exile. Although Satrapi's parents had initially welcomed this revolution, they quickly becam
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