What inspired the choice to tell this story through the perspective of a boy living in the trees?
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The Baron in the Trees

The Baron in the Trees
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What inspired the choice to tell this story through the perspective of a boy living in the trees?
Did anyone else feel that the allegorical elements added depth or made the story feel more timeless?
How much of the character's development was shaped by Calvino’s own views on society?