Persepolis

This is a story about how personal life collides with grand history — and does not disappear within it.
"Persepolis" is an honest and brave inside look at growing up in a world of prohibitions, fear, and resistance, where humor and self-awareness become a means of survival. This is a book that helps to understand not only Iran but also the very mechanism of finding oneself in an unjust world.

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The harsh and cataclysmic history of Iran is superimposed on the history of Marjane Satrapi's family, and primarily – on her personal coming-of-age story. Daring, freedom-loving, and at the same time bewildered by life, Marjane endures numerous trials, builds her own world, and searches for her own identity.

The sincerity of reflection, the captivating narrative, and the humor that often drowns out the pain, have made "Persepolis" one of the author's most popular works.