Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, dies leaving a legacy on Iran

Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian artist world-renowned for her graphic novel Persepolis, has died, leaving a considerable impact on Western perception of Iran.

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Her autobiographical work, translated into multiple languages, transformed how the world understood life under the Iranian regime.

The lasting resonance of Persepolis illustrates how a single creator can shape international dialogue on a complex subject.

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