A reader's guide to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis
By: Heather Lee Schroeder.
Series: Multicultural literature
Publisher: Enslow Publishers
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Berkeley Heights, NJ
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780766031661
Subjects: Satrapi, Marjane, -- 1969- -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- Juvenile literature.; Graphic novels -- United States.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Juvenile literature.
Description: "An introduction to Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis for high school students, which includes biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, and literary criticism for the novice reader"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: "One Should Never Forget"; title: A brief overview of Islam & Iran; title: Art imitates life; title: The story of a childhood; title: The story of a return; title: Dramatic devices; title: Marji & Marjane; title: Satrapi's parents; title: Other family & neighbors; title: Themes; title: Critical context.