Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French author of the acclaimed graphic novel series "Persepolis," has died at the age of 56, according to a statement from the French president's office.
- Satrapi's work, especially "Persepolis," introduced millions to the struggles of ordinary Iranians during the Islamic Revolution, blending political history with personal memoir.
- Born in Iran in 1969, Satrapi's life closely mirrored her protagonist Marji's, both experiencing the overthrow of the Shah, the rise of clerical power, the Iran-Iraq war, and leaving Iran at age 14 to study abroad.
- After moving to Paris in 1994, Satrapi wrote "Persepolis," with its first English volume published in 2003, earning her international acclaim as a freedom-loving artist and a significant figure in French culture.