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This book was really unique. I had to read it in my 11th grade English class, but I didn't dread reading what I am assigned as I usually do because this was a pretty humorous and well-written book. Calvino illustrates the ironies of social class and conformity. This book appears to have been flawlessly translated to english.
I would also recommend Calvino's "The Nonexistent Knight" and "The Cloven Viscount" (2 novels that are published together in one paperback book).
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The Baron in the Trees (Harbrace Paperbound Library, 72) by Italo Calvino
Imadoood, November 11, 2006
This book was really unique. I had to read it in my 11th grade English class, but I didn't dread reading what I am assigned as I usually do because this was a pretty humorous and well-written book. Calvino illustrates the ironies of social class and conformity. This book appears to have been flawlessly translated to english.I would also recommend Calvino's "The Nonexistent Knight" and "The Cloven Viscount" (2 novels that are published together in one paperback book).
(10 of 16 readers found this comment helpful)