The Complete Persepolis

Marjane Satrapi

Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003

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Marjane Satrapi

The Complete Persepolis

Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003

Book Details

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction

Setting

Iran • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is an autobiographical graphic novel chronicling a person's life from childhood in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution to their young adulthood in Europe. Through stark black-and-white illustrations, it explores themes of identity, culture, and political upheaval.

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The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi has been widely praised for its raw and honest depiction of Satrapi's childhood and early adulthood in Iran and Europe. Critics commend its striking illustrations and powerful narrative. However, some note that its episodic structure can sometimes disrupt narrative flow. Overall, it is a poignant memoir and graphic novel that offers deep cultural insights.

Who Should Read The Complete Persepolis?

Readers who gravitate toward graphic memoirs like Maus by Art Spiegelman or Fun Home by Alison Bechdel will appreciate The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. They enjoy poignant, visually engaging stories that explore personal and socio-political themes, set against the backdrop of historical events.

Fun Facts

The Complete Persepolis is a graphic memoir by Marjane Satrapi, which combines two earlier volumes of her autobiographical work, originally published in French.

The book was adapted into an animated film in 2007, which was co-directed by Satrapi herself and premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving widespread acclaim.

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The Complete Persepolis has been translated into multiple languages and is celebrated for its unique blend of personal narrative, history, and social commentary, offering readers insight into Satrapi's experiences during and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran.