Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
by Marjane Satrapi | Graphic Novels | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0375422307 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0375422307 Global Overview for this book
2 journalers for this copy...
Technically, this book is a textbook for my English 001B class with Tina Golaw. But let's face it, comic books are great, and this one has received so many raving reviews that I would have picked it up anyway.
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Amazon.com: Marji tells of her life in Iran from the age of 10, when the Islamic revolution of 1979 reintroduced a religious state, through the age of 14 when the Iran-Iraq war forced her parents to send her to Europe for safety. This story, told in graphic format with simple, but expressive, black-and-white illustrations, combines the normal rebelliousness of an intelligent adolescent with the horrors of war and totalitarianism. Marji's parents, especially her freethinking mother, modeled a strong belief in freedom and equality, while her French education gave her a strong faith in God. Her Marxist-inclined family initially favored the overthrow of the Shah, but soon realized that the new regime was more restrictive and unfair than the last. The girl's independence, which made her parents both proud and fearful, caused them to send her to Austria. With bold lines and deceptively uncomplicated scenes, Satrapi conveys her story. From it, teens will learn much of the history of this important area and will identify with young Marji and her friends. This is a graphic novel of immense power and importance for Westerners of all ages. It will speak to the same audience as Art Spiegelman's Maus (Pantheon, 1993).
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Amazon.com: Marji tells of her life in Iran from the age of 10, when the Islamic revolution of 1979 reintroduced a religious state, through the age of 14 when the Iran-Iraq war forced her parents to send her to Europe for safety. This story, told in graphic format with simple, but expressive, black-and-white illustrations, combines the normal rebelliousness of an intelligent adolescent with the horrors of war and totalitarianism. Marji's parents, especially her freethinking mother, modeled a strong belief in freedom and equality, while her French education gave her a strong faith in God. Her Marxist-inclined family initially favored the overthrow of the Shah, but soon realized that the new regime was more restrictive and unfair than the last. The girl's independence, which made her parents both proud and fearful, caused them to send her to Austria. With bold lines and deceptively uncomplicated scenes, Satrapi conveys her story. From it, teens will learn much of the history of this important area and will identify with young Marji and her friends. This is a graphic novel of immense power and importance for Westerners of all ages. It will speak to the same audience as Art Spiegelman's Maus (Pantheon, 1993).
Journal Entry 2 by k00kaburra at By Mail in RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (5/9/2007 UTC) at By Mail in RABCK, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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sent to dave of Rego Park, NY to fulfill a request on Bookmooch.
sent to dave of Rego Park, NY to fulfill a request on Bookmooch.
I requested this book via a book-trading Website called BookMooch.com. I already had the second in the series, so I'm glad to able to read the first!
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