Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return is a graphical novel published by Random House.
Synopsis
Persepolis is an autobiographical graphic novel that depicts the childhood and early adulthood of Marji during Islamic revolution in Iran. The title is a reference to the ancient capital of the Persian Empire.
Marji is raised in an orthodox society where veil is compulsory and secular education is banned. She believes that she can solve these problems by becoming a prophet at the age of six. She watches events like the overthrow of the Shah, the success of the Islamic Revolution and the destructive effects of the war with Iraq. The book depicts the sharp contrast between life at home and life in public through eyes of a young girl.
About the Author
Marjane Satrapi is a French graphic novelist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director and children's book author. She was born in Iran in 1969. She began her career as a graphic novelist when she met David Beauchard, a French comic artist who became her mentor and teacher. She is known worldwide for her autobiographical graphical novels - Persepolis and Persepolis 2.
