About the book
This classic novel and winner of the Pulitzer Prize tells the story of an Italian-American major in World War II who wins the love and admiration of the local townspeople when he searches for a replacement for the 700-year-old town bell that had been melted down for bullets by the fascists. Although stituated during one of the most devastating experiences in human history, John Hersey's story speaks with unflinching patriotism and humanity.
Editions of A Bell for Adano
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780394756950
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593080702
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736603164
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593163283
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593163290
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This classic novel and winner of the Pulitzer Prize tells the story of an Italian-American major in World War II who wins the love and admiration of the local townspeople when he searches for a replacement for the 700-year-old town bell that had been melted down for bullets by the fascists. Although stituated during one of the most devastating experiences in human history, John Hersey's story speaks with unflinching patriotism and humanity.
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What is A Bell for Adano about?
This classic novel and winner of the Pulitzer Prize tells the story of an Italian-American major in World War II who wins the love and admiration of the local townspeople when he searches for a replacement for the 700-year-old town bell that had been melted down for bullets by the fascists. Although stituated during one of the most devastating experiences in human history, John Hersey's story speaks with unflinching patriotism and humanity.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Bell for Adano?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of A Bell for Adano?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Bell for Adano?
John Hersey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Bell for Adano is available as paperback(ISBN 9780394756950) and ebook(ISBN 9780593080702) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736603164) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593163283) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593163290)
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