Persepolis
Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood tells the story of Marjane Satrapi`s life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah`s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran`s last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Amidst the tragedy, Marjane`s child`s eye view adds immediacy and humour, and her story of a childhood at once...
Издательство:
Random House
Дата выхода: июнь 2012