A landmark new translation of a Calvino classic, a whimsical, spirited novel that imagines a life lived entirely on its own terms Cosimo di Rond , a young Italian nobleman of the eighteenth century, rebels against his parents by climbing into the Trees and remaining there for the rest of his life.
This new English rendering by acclaimed translator Ann Goldstein breathes new life into one of Calvino\'s most beloved works..
The Baron in the Trees exemplifies Calvino\'s peerless ability to weave tales that sparkle with enchantment.
From his perch in the trees, Cosimo sees the Age of Enlightenment pass by and a new century dawn.
He adapts efficiently to an existence in the forest canopy--he hunts, sows crops, plays games with earth-bound friends, fights forest fires, solves engineering problems, and even manages to have love affairs.
A landmark new translation of a Calvino classic, a whimsical, spirited novel that imagines a life lived entirely on its own terms Cosimo di Rond , a young Italian nobleman of the eighteenth century, rebels against his parents by climbing into the Trees and remaining there for the rest of his life
