First published 1959
In 18th-century Genoa, young Cosimo Rondò spurns society after a petty squabble, climbing into the trees and vowing to never again touch the ground. From his leafy exile, he builds an entire life in the canopy, befriending philosophers, thwarting his family's schemes, and tending to a passionate romance. As the years pass, Cosimo's symbolic tree-bound existence becomes a testament to the transformative power of individual conviction in the face of a disapproving world.
Genres: classic-literature, historical-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unconventional-hero
Setting: Italy, Liguria, Ombrosa
Period: 1767, 18e siècle
288 pages · Paperback · Vintage Classics