I grew up in Iran 3. Stranded in Austria

Author: Marjane Satrapi
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: When people talk about this great ancient civilization, they always associate it with fundamentalism, fanaticism, and terrorism. As an Iranian who grew up in Iran, we know this image is far from the truth. Precisely for this reason, creating Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran has been so important to me. I believe that a country should not be judged based on the vile actions of a few extremists. I also don’t want people to forget the Iranians who lost their lives in prison while defending freedom, in the Iran-Iraq War, under various tyrannical regimes, or were forced to leave their families and homeland. One can forgive, but one must never forget. — Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran
The four-volume series Persepolis was a critical and commercial success upon its release in France, translated into over a dozen languages, and awarded multiple comic book prizes, including the "Best Comic Book Award" at the 2004 Frankfurt Book Fair. Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran tells the coming-of-age story of a young Iranian girl during the Islamic Revolution. She experiences major events such as the overthrow of the king, the Islamic Revolution, and the Iran-Iraq War. The Iranian author Marjane Satrapi narrates her own personal experiences. Using simple lines and stark black-and-white contrasts, Marjane Satrapi brings this powerful story to life. The extensive use of black gives the visuals a strong impact. As the protagonist Marji grows, readers gain an in-depth understanding of Iran’s history, politics, and culture. This book is one of the four volumes in the Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran series, titled Exiled in Austria.