Persepolis opens right after the 1979 iranian revolution, which results in the downfall of the americanbacked dictator known as the shah of iran and leads to the rise of the religious hardliners who establish the oppressive islamic republic. One book, one philadelphia graphic arts contest a chance for students in philadelphias art schools to interact with one another and create work inspired by marjane satrapis the complete persepolis. Marjanes book was a natural choice given the recent events in iran, said marie field, chair of the citywide literacy program cosponsored by. She is the author of several childrens books, as well as the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling memoir persepolis, which has been translated into twelve languages, and was. The yellow birds by kevin powers, the complete persepolis by marjane satrapi, orphan train by christina baker. The 2010 one book, one philadelphia program features feature two companion books for children, teens, and family reading. That she did it as a graphic memoir says a lot about the growth of this artform. Mayor nutter confessed that passing bill 1828 was the most emotionally challenging situation he ever undertook in his 25year political career. She has lived a life of comfort and stability, but in the coming years, marji will.
Memoir my fave genre, ethnic story by an ethnic writer from and based in iran, graphic novel my very first. Full curriculum free library of philadelphia yumpu. Personal rebellion shown in chapters like the cigarette, personal rebellion comes when a person desires freedom. Pdf attending to cultural models in marjane satrapis persepolis. As a child she lived in rasht iran and lived during the iranian revolution. T here are many ways to irritate the iranian artistturneddirector marjane satrapi. Marjane satrapi ist so alt wie ich, aber aufgewachsen ist sie in einer anderen welt.
The intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the greatgrandaughter of irans last emperor, satrapi. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed marxists and the greatgranddaughter of one of irans last emperors, marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Social rebellion although marjane did show an act of rebellions by smoking the cigarette 117, her lack of desire to continue her obsession with punk and pop. Writer and editor gloria steinem captured the unique quality of persepolis. An absolutely wonderful read, a beautiful and gripping book. The title of the books is taken from the name of persian empire ancient capital, persepolis.
Introducing persepolis and marjane satrapi this document will give both the teacher and the students the necessary vocabulary and mind set for reading and analyzing a graphic novel. Persepolis by marjane satrapi is the choice for march book club. Now there not a lot of books dealing with iran or the iranian revolution and if their is i havent found them yet. In 1983 she was sent to austria for school during her high school years living with friends and also lived on the street for two months. Buy a cheap copy of persepolis book by marjane satrapi.
Because of her mothers influence, marjane understands how important it is for a woman to live her life for herself instead of for a man. Marjanes mother lived in a time before womens rights were severely limited. This marks the beginning of years of political and religious turmoil in iran. One book, one philadelphia chooses the complete persepolis. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed.
Marjane satrapis bestselling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir. Persepolis the name of the capital of the ancient persian empire has been widely praised by readers and other authors, including sandra cisneros and phillip pullman. Now this book is about a young girl going through iran. Marjane satrapi is the author of many award winning books, but the one book in particular that i want to focus on is persepolis. It is the first part of satrapis two volumes graphic memoir. Persepolis is a memoir of a young life in war torn iran. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. One would be to refer to her comic books, including the autobiographical persepolis. As a recipient of one book resources, the free library requires that you devote one. The story of a childhood is a graphic novel written and illustrated by iranian comic writer and artist marjane satrapi. It was written and directed by satrapi in collaboration with vincent paronnaud. In the memoir persepolis by marjane satrapi, its 1980, and marji satrapi is 10 years old and living in iran. Me talking about the graphic novel persepolis by marjane satrapi.
One book one philadelphia map of iran and region atv jstavropol. Ed wynn papers, 18901966 free library of philadelphia underground. Persepolis is an absolutely amazing book, filled with happiness, grief and moments of childhood in a world where all children are forced to grow up. This graphic novel is a reminder of the human spirit that fights oppression and death, it is a witness to something. Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but how this is outlawed because the islamic republic. Voice, tone, title and all the fun stuff persepolis memoir. The story follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the iranian revolution. Persepolis nothing as it seems i also recommend poulet aux prunes to the same director marjane satrapi. 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. Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, persepolis is marjane satrapis memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution. Veja mais ideias sobre mulher triste, semana do livro, cinema design.
Three weeks after that incident, marjane and her maid, mehri, erroneously attend a demonstration that is later labeled as black. The complete persepolis discussion questions free library of. She now lives in paris, where she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers throughout the world, including the new yorker and the new york times. On writing persepolis, by marjane satrapi, as told to pantheon staff. Were going to take a look at the voice and tone of this piece of graphic literature, understand the significance of the title. 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.
Read marjane satrapi persepolis graphic novel online. The story of a childhoodwise, funny, and heartbreaking, persepolis is marjane satrapis memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution. Narrated by chiara mastroianni as the adult marjane, the alternatingly funny and heartbreaking story chronicles how marjanes immediate family kept their ideals under increasingly. Based on writerdirector marjane satrapis awardwinning graphic novel, persepolis closely follows her life as she comes of age in iran during the islamic revolution.
Though the old man, unlike the young man, did not lose his life in the fight against the regime, he still gets celebrated as an equal martyr. Her most celebrated work is persepolis an autobiography that takes the form of an adult comic book. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years. From january 22 to march 18, nearly 100 events and programs will center on tommy oranges awardwinning novel, there there. Why did marjane satrapi write persepolis the story of a. The title references the historical city of persepolis. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi this came as a natural progression after reading kavalier and clay. Its 1980 in iran, and marjane satrapi isnt rocking out to michael jackson or watching dallas.
The first ones my favorite, but theyre both excellent. Originally published in france in two volumes, the complete persepolis is satrapis poignant, humorous, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in iran during a. See more ideas about graphic novel, persepolis book, animation film. T h e c o m p l e t e rsepolis m a r j a n e s at r a p i. You could, and should, easily get a younger teenager to read it.
Thanks to its timeliness and its subject, marjane satrapis persepolis makes for one of the most vital and surprising reads of the season. This is a joint project of the mayors office and the free library of philadelphia that promotes reading, literacy, library use, and community building by motivating tens of. The complete persepolis is the story of satrapis unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and. Celebrating its 18th season, one book, one philadelphia is a signature program of the free library that promotes literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue by encouraging the entire greater philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single. The one book, one philadelphia selection committee has chosen marjane satrapis the complete persepolis as the featured selection for 2010. Persepolis summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. In 1984, marjane flees fundamentalism and the war with iraq to begin a new life in vienna. The philadelphia free library god love them has chosen marjane satrapis the complete persepolisas the featured selection for 2010s one book, one philadelphia. Marjane satrapi the complete persepolis joseph fox. Both the writing and the art in this book are simple and inviting. Redolent with rebellious passion and wit, persepolis received enormous success and was later adapted into a film directed by satrapi herself. Originally published in french, the graphic memoir has been translated to many other languages, including english.
Originally published in france in two volumes, the complete persepolis is satrapis poignant, humorous, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in iran during a time of political revolution and repression. In marjane satrapis persepolis, the protagonist, marji, similarly struggles with accepting traditions associated with irans national identity. Persepolis is a 2007 adult animated film based upon the marjane satrapi autobiographical graphic novel of the same name. Marjane satrapi and the power behind persepolis freely. In persepolis graphic novel, satrapi traces back and represents her previous stages. Persepolis is the story of satrapis unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in tehran during the islamic revolution. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. Marjane satrapi next year, philadelphians will have the chance to think, discuss, and argue all things iranian, thanks to iranianfrench author marjane satrapis graphic novel, the complete persepolis, which will be announced today as the selection for the 2010 one book, one philadelphia.
Featured book the complete persepolis by marjane satrapi. From the beginning, it is clear that marjane has a unique reationship with her parents and. The graphic narrative follows the life of young satrapi who refers to herself as marji and her family in iran during the iranian revolution in 1979, and the iran iraq war. Marjanes father, an avid detractor of the current regime, here tells an ironic story about the way that fact and fiction get confused in the turmoil and passion of the revolution. Arite folks, today we are going to shift on emphasis once again from our heroine marjane, and examine her memoir persepolis more in depth. The story traces marjanes life from birth to divorce.