The Baron in the Trees

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Set in the eighteenth century, the story follows Cosimo di Rondó, a young nobleman who defies his parents by choosing to live in the trees. Embracing this unique lifestyle, he becomes adept at hunting, farming, and engaging with friends on the ground, all while navigating love and the challenges of his arboreal existence. As he witnesses the transformative events of the Age of Enlightenment from his lofty vantage point, the novel showcases Calvino's enchanting storytelling in a fresh translation by Ann Goldstein.