Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Dublin Core
Title
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Subject
Iran
Islamic Revolution
Feminism
Oppression
Iranian Revolution
Iranian History
Middle East
Resistance
Iran-Iraq War
Graphic Memoir
Graphic Novel
Graphic Autobiography
Autobiography
Fascism
Women's Rights
Gender
Identity
Clothing Laws
Coming of Age
Religion
Politics
Clothing Laws
Description
A graphic memoir by Marjane Satrapi discussing her childhood experiences during and after the Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War, exploring themes of oppression, resistance, gender norms, identity, women's rights, and religion.
Creator
Marjane Satrapi
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Date
2003
Contributor
Mattias Ripa (Translator)
Blake Ferries (Translator)
Rights
Marjane Satrapi has asserted her rights under the Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work
Relation
Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
The Complete Persepolis: Volumes 1 and 2
The Complete Persepolis: 20th Anniversary Edition
Persepolis (film)
Format
Print, 160 pages
Language
en
Type
Graphic novel
Identifier
ISN 9780099523994
Coverage
Iran, 1970s-1980s
Citation
Marjane Satrapi , “Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood,” Omeka, accessed February 7, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/381.