Calvino, Italo
The Baron in the Trees
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784874223
- author:
- Calvino, Italo
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 1.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino A young man's unconventional home among the trees becomes a world of his own. From the age of twelve, Cosimo Piovasco di Rondo lives high above ground, surrounded by an aerial library and the beauty of nature. He educates himself in philosophy and mathematics, while also experiencing life with bandits and pirates, and navigating the complexities of love. As the Age of Enlightenment passes beneath him, the Baron's adventures become a testament to the power of imagination and self-sufficiency. This enchanting novel is a celebration of individuality and the joy of discovery. A unique and imaginative tale that showcases Calvino's magical storytelling, The Baron in the Trees is a worthwhile read for anyone who loves fantasy and literary fiction.
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