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A bell for Adano / John Hersey.
An Italian-American major, part of American occupation forces in Sicily during World War II, tries to reform the town in his charge by being decent to people. His efforts are epitomized by his efforts to replace the 700-year-old bell melted down for bullets by the fascists.
Record details
- ISBN: 0394756959 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780394756950 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: vii, 269 pages ; 20 cm
- Edition: 1st Vintage books ed.
- Publisher: New York : Vintage Books, 1988.
- Copyright: ©1971
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | 750 Lexile. |
| Awards Note: | Pulitzer Prize, 1945 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | World War, 1939-1945 > Fiction. Italy > History > Allied occupation, 1943-1947 > Fiction. |
| Genre: | War fiction. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hussey-Mayfield Mem. PL - Zionsville | FIC HERSEY, JOHN (Text) | 33946002617418 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Jefferson Co PL - Madison Main Branch | AWARD PUL 1945 (Text) | 39391006756934 | Award - Fic | Available | - |
| Monon Town and Twp PL - Monon | FIC HER (Text) | 36825000982270 | Fiction | Available | - |
Electronic resources
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An American major attempts to rebuild ravaged Italian town during the World War II occupation - Random House, Inc.
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.
