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“Life is too short to be lived badly.”

Quote by Marjane Satrapi

Book:Persepolis I & II

Work

Persepolis I & II

This work presents the personal narrative of Marjane Satrapi growing up in Tehran, exploring the social and political transformations of Iran from the 1970s through the 1990s. The narrative follows the author's experiences as a young girl navigating the complexities of cultural identity, family life, and the changing society around her. The black and white illustration style provides a visually stark yet emotionally nuanced portrayal of this historical period. The work has been recognized for introducing readers worldwide to aspects of Iranian culture and history through an intimate personal lens. more

Author

Marjane Satrapi

Marjane Satrapi is an Iranian-born French novelist and cartoonist, renowned for her graphic novel 'Persepolis'. Born on November 22, 1969, in Tehran, Iran, her work primarily focuses on the experiences of Iranian women and the effects of political and social transformations in Iran. more

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