The story is set in the Islamic Republic of Iran after the Islamic Revolution. The title of the book refers to the ancient capital of the Persian Empire, Persepolis.
The book was originally published in French. It has been translated into several languages including English.
The book was included in the list of Newsweek’s ten best non-fiction books of the first decade of the 21st century. It was originally published in four volumes in French and then its English translation was published in two volumes in 2003 and 2004.
Ready Reference Treatise: Persepolis
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Major Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Part One: The Story of a Childhood
Part Two: The Story of a Return
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis
