A Reader's Guide to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis
No. of pages 152
Published: 2010
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"A Reader's Guide to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis" by Heather Lee Schroeder offers an insightful exploration of Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel, "Persepolis." The book delves into the themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the impact of war, providing context for the historical and social backdrop of Iran during the Islamic Revolution. It examines how Satrapi’s personal experiences reflect broader societal issues and the struggles of growing up amidst turmoil. Through analysis, discussion questions, and critical perspectives, Schroeder enhances the reader's understanding of Satrapi's powerful narrative and the importance of graphic storytelling in conveying complex histories and emotions. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Multicultural Literature .
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
There are 152 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2010 by Enslow Publishing .
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