Abstract
This chapter focuses on the post-9/11 testimonies of women from the Middle East whose work has gained international recognition. It explores four graphic novels written by female authors with a Middle Eastern background: Persepolis (Marjane Satrapi), A Game for Swallows (Zaina Abirached), Bye Bye Babylon (Lamia Ziadé), and Poppies of Iraq (Brigitte Findakly). Within this examination, the chapter delves into the various visual techniques used by these authors to unfold/re-view the layers of violence that these women experienced. Through their works, they experiment with diverse representational possibilities, aiming to capture the psychic impact of distressing experiences on both individuals and the collective.
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