Persepolis 1 (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

by Marjane Satrapi (Author)

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Description del libro en espanol: Persepolis ganadora del Premio al Mejor Guion de Angouleme 2002, e una historia autobiografica de Marjane Satrapi que ahonda en los limites de la libertad y analiza, a traves de la mirada fresca e inocente de una nina, la tambaleante situacion politica e ideologica de su pais. En tres volumenes. Book Description in English: Editorial Review. . .Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France, where it elicited comparisons to Art Spiegelman's Maus, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's wise, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages 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 only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran's last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran: of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life and of the enormous toll repressive regimes exact on the individual spirit. Marjane's child's-eye-view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinary family. Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, Persepolis is at once a story of growing up and a stunning reminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on, through laughter and tears, in the face of absurdity. And, finally, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love. In three volumes. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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PUBCOMMENTS: Winner of the 2003 Fernando Buesa Peace Prize (Spain). A New York Times Notable Book. On Time Magazines Best Comix of the Year list, Library Journals List of the Best Books of 2003, Young Adult Library Services Association 2004 list of the Best Books for Young Adults. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 76 pages
• Publisher: Norma Editorial Sa; 3rd edition (June 2004)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 8484315614
• ISBN-13: 978-8484315612
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
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