The Baron in the Trees - Softcover

Calvino, Italo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0544959116 ISBN 13: 9780544959118

Publisher: Mariner Books Classics, 2017

Synopsis

A landmark new translation of a Calvino classic, a whimsical, spirited novel that imagines a life lived entirely on its own terms

Cosimo di Rondó, 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. 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. From his perch in the trees, Cosimo sees the Age of Enlightenment pass by and a new century dawn.

The Baron in the Trees exemplifies Calvino's peerless ability to weave tales that sparkle with enchantment. This new English rendering by acclaimed translator Ann Goldstein breathes new life into one of Calvino's most beloved works.

About this title

About the Author:

ITALO CALVINO's superb storytelling gifts earned him international renown. At the time of his death, in 1985, he was the most-translated contemporary Italian writer.

ANN GOLDSTEIN has translated widely from the Italian, including works of Elena Ferrante and Primo Levi.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mariner Books Classics
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0544959116
• ISBN 13: 9780544959118
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320