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From the best-selling author ofPersepoliscomes this gloriously entertaining and enlightening look into the sex lives of Iranian women.Embroideriesgathers together Marjane's tough-talking grandmother, stoic mother, glamorous and eccentric aunt and their friends and neighbors for an afternoon of tea drinking and talking. Naturally, the subject turns to love, sex and the vagaries of men. As the afternoon progresses, these vibrant women share their secrets, their regrets and their often outrageous stories about, among other things, how to fake one's virginity, how to escape an arranged marriage, how to enjoy the miracles of plastic surgery and how to delight in being a mistress. By turns revealing and hilarious, these are stories about the lengths to which some women will go to find a man, keep a man or, most importantly, keep up appearances. Full of surprises, this introduction to the private lives of some fascinating women, whose life stories and lovers and will strike us as at once deeply familiar and profoundly different from our own, is sure to bring smiles of recognition to the faces of women everywhereand to teach us all a thing or two. From the Hardcover edition.
Marjane Satrapi
Marjane Satrapi is an internationally acclaimed graphic novelist and filmmaker, best known for her autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis. The novel, which has been adapted into an animated film, explores her experiences growing up during and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Satrapi's works often blend poignant storytelling with sharp political insights, making her one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary graphic novels. Her other notable works include Embroideries and Chicken with Plums, which further showcase her unique blend of personal history and socio-political commentary.
Born on November 22, 1969, in Rasht, Iran, Satrapi later moved to Vienna and then Paris, reflecting a multicultural background in her storytelling. Her narratives are deeply personal yet universally relatable, presenting complex human emotions and societal critiques. Satrapi's engagement with feminist themes and her own experiences as an expatriate are recurrent themes in her body of work. Apart from her literary achievements, she enjoys painting, which influences her distinct graphic style.
Born: November 22, 1969
Hometown: Rasht, Iran
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"Endearing . . . A wicked read." -Los Angeles Times
"Humorous and bawdy . . . An amusing portrayal of independent women taking life in stride." -The Village Voice
"Embroideries is as funny, opinionated, controversial and surprising as any good comic or conversation should be." -Time.com
"Subversive . . . Satrapi's book is a mocking rebuke to the cult of chastity, and a statement about the way human passions find their way around the most determined repression." -Salon
"By turns bawdy and heartbreaking . . . Of all Satrapi's books, Embroideries most effectively tears down the divide between Iranian and American culture, showing how women everywhere are similar." -The Capital Times (Madison)
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From the best-selling author ofPersepoliscomes this gloriously entertaining and enlightening look into the sex lives of Iranian women.Embroideriesgathers together Marjane's tough-talking grandmother, stoic mother, glamorous and eccentric aunt and their friends and neighbors for an afternoon of tea drinking and talking. Naturally, the subject turns to love, sex and the vagaries of men. As the afternoon progresses, these vibrant women share their secrets, their regrets and their often outrageous stories about, among other things, how to fake one's virginity, how to escape an arranged marriage, how to enjoy the miracles of plastic surgery and how to delight in being a mistress. By turns revealing and hilarious, these are stories about the lengths to which some women will go to find a man, keep a man or, most importantly, keep up appearances. Full of surprises, this introduction to the private lives of some fascinating women, whose life stories and lovers and will strike us as at once deeply familiar and profoundly different from our own, is sure to bring smiles of recognition to the faces of women everywhereand to teach us all a thing or two. From the Hardcover edition.
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Marjane Satrapi
Marjane Satrapi is an internationally acclaimed graphic novelist and filmmaker, best known for her autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis. The novel, which has been adapted into an animated film, explores her experiences growing up during and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Satrapi's works often blend poignant storytelling with sharp political insights, making her one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary graphic novels. Her other notable works include Embroideries and Chicken with Plums, which further showcase her unique blend of personal history and socio-political commentary.
Born on November 22, 1969, in Rasht, Iran, Satrapi later moved to Vienna and then Paris, reflecting a multicultural background in her storytelling. Her narratives are deeply personal yet universally relatable, presenting complex human emotions and societal critiques. Satrapi's engagement with feminist themes and her own experiences as an expatriate are recurrent themes in her body of work. Apart from her literary achievements, she enjoys painting, which influences her distinct graphic style.
Born: November 22, 1969
Hometown: Rasht, Iran
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"Endearing . . . A wicked read." -Los Angeles Times
"Humorous and bawdy . . . An amusing portrayal of independent women taking life in stride." -The Village Voice
"Embroideries is as funny, opinionated, controversial and surprising as any good comic or conversation should be." -Time.com
"Subversive . . . Satrapi's book is a mocking rebuke to the cult of chastity, and a statement about the way human passions find their way around the most determined repression." -Salon
"By turns bawdy and heartbreaking . . . Of all Satrapi's books, Embroideries most effectively tears down the divide between Iranian and American culture, showing how women everywhere are similar." -The Capital Times (Madison)
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