The title, persepolis, refers to the ancient capital of the persian empire. Marjane lived during a time where children were put into tough. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the shahs regime, the triumph of the islamic. Persepolis 2 also includes satrapis return to iran where she attends college, marries. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in. A selfportrait of the artist as a young girl, rendered in graceful blackandwhite comics that apply a childlike sensibility to the bleak lowlights. Her parents are advocates for a more progressive mindset and marjane is raised to be an independent woman in a culture that is growing much more male dominated. Originally published to wide critical acclaim in france, where it elicited comparisons to art spiegelmans maus, persepolis is marjane satrapis wise, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution. Persepolis is a site that includes 125,00 square meter terrace, partly constructed artificially and. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the.
A branch of irans military founded after the revolution meant to maintain order and protect the islamic system, though many thought it to be simply a measure to prevent internal resistance to the government. The story of a childhood by marjane satrapi, the septembers. It was an eyeopening, heartbreaking and thought provoking book i. Persepolis is an autobiographical series of comics by marjane satrapi first published in 2000 that depicts the authors childhood in iran during and after the islamic revolution. Persepolis is a graphic novel telling the story of author marjane satrapis childhood and adolescence in iran during the islamic revolution in the late 1970s. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the shahs regime, the triumph of the islamic revolution, and the. Myers thl 357 research project 2,421 words persepolis and the iranian revolution persepolis was made in 2007.
The islamic revolution had such a daunting effect in the middle east. By marjane satrapi far superior to the movie and second volume which followed it, this beautiful graphic memoir is a spare, sometimes stark remembrance of a girlhood in iran under the islamic revolution. Ruhollah khomeini ruhollah khomeini centre greeting supporters after returning to tehran, february 1979. Gaining background for the graphic novel persepolis. The english translation was originally released in two volumes in 2003 and 2004. Marjane satrapis bestselling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir. Marjane satrapis use of graphic novels to depict her own life events has made her. Most students are unaware of the changes associated with the events during that time, but the repercussions of the revolution are still being felt throughout the world. Religions role throughout persepolis 1089 words 123. Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, persepolis the story of childhood tells the story of marjane satrapis life in tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the shahs regime, the triumph of the islamic revolution and the devastating effects of war with iraq.
Unhappy with a number of conditions in iran, including. In 1979, iran was in the midst of the islamic revolution. The story of a childhood by marjane satrapi goodreads. This is an excellent comic book, that deserves a place with joe sacco and. Most of the women were involved in the demonstration of wearing the veil has some western education. The graphic novel approach to this memoir makes the story of a girl growing up in iran during the islamic revolution even more poignant. The 2007 animated film persepolis is based upon on it. Only its not told in plain text, but rather is a pictured in a comic book style. Religion, to some, is a guide line, but to others its more like falling in love. Persepolis, marjane satrapi shop online for books in australia. In this lesson well explore how the islamic revolution permeates marjane satrapis novel persepolis. Persepolis the story of a childhood by marjane satrapi.
The story of satrapis unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a. Meant to overthrow a tyrannical ruler, the government only succeeded in switching from one extreme dictatorship to. Marjane satrapi s the iranian revolution of 1979 bartleby. Essay on iranian revolution and comic book persepolis 1122. The complete persepolis, by marjane satrapi wondering. Persepolis by marjane satrapi penguin books australia. Persepolis was based on satrapis childhood experience in iran. Aside from the humanistic dimension, the beautifully minimalist persepolis gives further evidence of marjane satrapis sensitivity and superb skill as an artist. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the greatgrandaughter of irans. Throughout the span of the 1970s to the early 1980s, satrapi experiences many changes in her life, not only with the government, or her education.
The film is based on the graphic novel of the same name. Persepolis is the graphic memoir of marjane satrapi, covering her childhood growing up in tehran during the islamic revolution. The two volumes of persepolis, the implacably witty and fearless graphic memoir of the iranian illustrator marjane satrapi, relate through an inseparable fusion of cartoon images and verbal narrative the story of a privileged young girls childhood experience of irans revolution of 1979, its eightyear war with iraq, her exile to austria during her high school years, and her. Persepolis book chicago public library bibliocommons. The islamic revolution wanted things to go back to the original islamic culture. What to read to understand the 1979 iranian revolution. As persepolis examines daily life in iran, it also deals with a childs view of parents, friends, and old and new heroes all within the mixed framework of family, politics, and growing up. Persepolis book omaha public library bibliocommons. Marjanes childseyeview of dethroned emperors, statesanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and. Persepolis is the story of satrapis unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in tehran during the islamic revolution. Originally published in french, the graphic memoir has been translated to many other languages, including english. Satrapi doesnt shy away from depicting the brutal, stark truths of the islamic revolution and the ensuing iraniraq war, but just as powerful are the moments of a young girl growing. Uneducated about the islamic revolution in 1980, i saw this book and knew i had to read it. Satrapis graphic memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution.
Persepolis by marjane satrapi penguin books new zealand. The graphic novel persepolis is set in iran during the islamic revolution. Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, persepolis the story of a childhood tells the story of marjane satrapis life in tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the shahs regime, the triumph of the islamic revolution and the devastating effects of war with iraq. History of persepolis and the islamic revolution satrapisms a. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in iran. The book is filled with an array of emotions grief, uncertainty, happiness, and joy. Persepolis is a autobiographical series of bande dessinees french comics by marjane. Persepolis and the iranian revolution freebooksummary. A new york times notable book a time magazine best comix of the year. Persepolis is marjane satrapis memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution.
Marjane satrapis persepolis is a truelife account of childhood against the backdrop of radicalizing iran. Irans revolution has inspired countless books, articles, films, and commentary. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the shahs regime, the triumph of the islamic revolution, and the devastating effects of war with iraq. The story of a childhoodwise, funny, and heartbreaking, persepolis is marjane satrapis memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution.
Iranian revolution, also called islamic revolution, persian enqelabe eslami, popular uprising in iran in 197879 that resulted in the toppling of the monarchy on february 11, 1979, and led to the establishment of an islamic republic. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi booksamillion. Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, persepolis tells the story of marjane satrapis life in tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the shahs regime, the triumph of the islamic revolution and the devastating effects of war with iraq. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi, persepolis. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from. Based on the complete persepolis, in 1979, a revolution took place and later called the islamic revolution. Persepolis, by marjane satrapi, is the autobiographical story of the author, a young woman who was born in iran in 1980, when the islamic revolution had already begun. Persepolis is a autobiographical series of bande dessinees french comics by marjane satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in iran during and after the islamic revolution. The novel persepolis shows many life changes during the islamic revolution told through the eyes of a young girl. Iranian revolution and persepolis booklet conventions. The opening of marjis novel persepolis introduces the reader to the veil and to one of the changes brought forth by the islamic revolution.
Persepolis is more bildungsroman than a memoir, because satrapi didnt only want to tell the story of her childhood but she wanted to show the way she lived in iran at the time of the islamic revolution, also she wanted to show how she grew morally, socially and spiritually making herself an example of how a young girls grew up at this time and bildungsroman is when protagonist must progress. Satrapis provocative, graphic narrative of life in iran before and after the islamic revolution is an extraordinary testament to the level of human suffering experienced by iranians tossed from one political hypocrisy to another. Persepolis is an autobiographical comic by marjane satrapi about her early life in iran during the islamic revolution. The islamic revolution had such a daunting effect in the middle east, especially in the county of iran where marji and her family resided. Persepolis is not just a graphic novel it is an autobiographical piece written by marjane satrapi detailing her youth during the islamic revolution, which was the overthrow of irans monarchy and the establishment of the islamic republic. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the great. Persepolis is the first book in a graphic novel series about the childhood of marjane satrapi, the author of this book. Satrapi is an iranianborn writer and illustrator whose comicbook series persepolis is a memoir of growing up during the islamic revolution. Iranian education during the islamic revolution during the islamic revolution in the iranian country, education was essential to the people. Persepolis is the story of one girls experience during the fall of the shah of iran, the ensuing islamic revolution which included stalin like purges, and war with iraq.
She grows up in a time of wars between iraq and iran, unstable periods in which major political changes were also taking place. On the 40th anniversary of that momentous event, weve compiled some recommendations on further reading for. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen. The book persepolis, by marjie satrapi, caught my eye right away. Marjane satrapi herself is not extraordinary in the grand scheme of history, but she does represent what families encountered in trying to adjust to the war against iraq when the new regime. There are several scenes in the book in which marji and her family come into confrontations with the guardians because they are participating in something. On the 40th anniversary of that momentous event, weve compiled some recommendations on. A brief comparison of the current situation within iran and how it is connected to the iranian. Persepolis amazing, intriguing, and unimaginable are just a few words to describe how i felt about persepolis while i read this true life story of marjane satrapi. Persepolis is a site that includes 125,00 square meter terrace, partly constructed artificially and partly cut out of the mountain, kue rahmet. He is executed by the new islamic revolutionary authorities. Search terms iranian revolution 19781979 islamic revolution mohammad reza shah pahlavi ayatollah ruhollah khomeini national front tudeh party ulama madrassa religious school antiregime islamic republic con. Persepolis marjane satrapi delfi knjizare sve dobre.
A selfportrait of the artist as a young girl, rendered in graceful blackandwhite comics that apply a childlike sensibility to the bleak lowlights of recent iranian history. A history buff myself, i have an aboveaverage awareness of the historical goings on of that period. A term to describe the period in which the shah regime in iran was overthrown and replaced with an islamic republic under ayatollah ruhollah khomeini. Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, persepolis is marjane satrapis graphic memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution. Metafiction, marxism, and the transcience of tradition lauren rizzuto clemson university.
The story is derived from her own personal experiences growing up during the iranian revolution also called the islamic revolution in tehran, iran. Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, persepolis is marjane satrapis memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution. Included will be an indepth analysis of the factors that caused the revolution as well as an accounting of conditions in iran during that era. She grows up in a time of wars between iraq and iran, unstable periods in. Buy a cheap copy of persepolis book by marjane satrapi. This book has helped me to see all the life struggles, good times, and adversities that marji faced between the ages of nine to thirteen. In the book, marji witnesses the fall of the shah in 1979 and the subsequent rise of islamic fundamentalism encyclopedia britannica.
Religions role throughout persepolis nowadays, there are many religions that one can choose from. Soon after, in 1980, iran became involved in the iraniraq war encyclopedia britannica. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi powells books. The story of a childhood pantheon graphic library marjane satrapi.
The intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the greatgrandaughter of irans last emperor, satrapi. Search terms iranian revolution 19781979 islamic revolution mohammad reza shah pahlavi ayatollah ruhollah khomeini national front tudeh party ulama madrassa religious school. It turns out, iran has a pretty long history of unrest in order to put power in the hands of the people, and the most recent revolution in 1979 was, at. Persepolis by marjane satrapi is a graphic novel and autobiography about a girl living in iran during the islamic revolution. Home persepolis resources libguides at trevor day school.