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Zahra's Paradise

  • Annotation:
    • Set in the aftermath of Iran's fraudulent elections of 2009, the novel follows a family's search for Mehdi, a young protester who vanished into an extrajudicial twilight zone. Originally published as a webcomic and translated into 16 languages Zahra's Paradise was written by to Iranian expatriates who chose to stay anonymous for the safety of their families.
  • Creators:
    • Author -
    • Illustrator -
  • Publication Information:
    • First Second, New York, 2011
  • Color or Black & White:
    • Black and White
  • Genre:
    • Historical Fiction
  • Bibliography Available:
    • No
  • Original Language:
    • English
  • Historical Topic/Event:
    • Iran''s 2009 Election
  • Geographic Setting:
    • Iran
  • Date Range:
    • 2009 - 2010
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  • Notes:
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Graphic History is a database of available/in-print graphic novels dealing with historical settings, events, or people. It is hosted by the University of Iowa Libraries.
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