Persepolis
(Graphic Novel, Book)
Uniform Title
Author
Published
New York, NY : Pantheon Books, [2003].
Edition
First American edition.
ISBN
9780375422300, 0375422307, 9780375714573, 037571457X
Physical Desc
153 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Middletown - Adult Fiction | Book | SATRAPI | On Shelf | ||
Auburn - Teen | Graphic Novel | TEEN GN B SAT | Checked Out | July 3, 2024 | |
Barrington - Display -- Reference Desk | Graphic Novel | GRAPHIC SAT | On Shelf | ||
Barrington - Teen Room (Main Floor) | Graphic Novel | YA GRAPHIC NONFICTION | On Shelf | ||
Bristol (Rogers Free) - Young Adult Graphic Novels | Graphic Novel | YA GN 955.05 SAT | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : Pantheon Books, [2003].
Format
Graphic Novel, Book
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780375422300, 0375422307, 9780375714573, 037571457X
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 3.3, 2 Points
Level 3.3, 2 Points
Lexile measure
380
Notes
Description
Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France, where it elicited comparisons to Art Spiegelman's Maus, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's wise, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran's last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran: of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life and of the enormous toll repressive regimes exact on the individual spirit. Marjane's child's-eye-view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinary family. Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, Persepolis is at once a story of growing up and a stunning reminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on, through laughter and tears, in the face of absurdity. And, finally, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love.
Target Audience
380,Lexile.
Language
In English; translated from the French.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Comics (Graphic works)
Coming of age -- Juvenile literature.
Graphic novels.
Iran -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Iran -- History -- 1979-1997 -- Juvenile literature.
Iran -- History -- Revolution, 1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Iran -- History -- Revolution, 1979 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.
Iranians -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Satrapi, Marjane, -- 1969- -- Juvenile literature.
War -- Psychological aspects -- Juvenile literature.
Young adult literature -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Coming of age -- Juvenile literature.
Graphic novels.
Iran -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Iran -- History -- 1979-1997 -- Juvenile literature.
Iran -- History -- Revolution, 1979 -- Juvenile literature.
Iran -- History -- Revolution, 1979 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.
Iranians -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Satrapi, Marjane, -- 1969- -- Juvenile literature.
War -- Psychological aspects -- Juvenile literature.
Young adult literature -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Satrapi, M. (2003). Persepolis (First American edition.). Pantheon Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Satrapi, Marjane, 1969-. 2003. Persepolis. Pantheon Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Satrapi, Marjane, 1969-. Persepolis Pantheon Books, 2003.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Satrapi, Marjane. Persepolis First American edition., Pantheon Books, 2003.
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