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A Bell for Adano is a 1945 American war film based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by John Hersey. It tells the story of an Italian-American soldier who tries to restore a bell and the trust of the people of a Sicilian town during World War II.
A Bell for Adano is a 1944 war novel by John Hersey, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It tells the story of an Italian-American officer who helps the people of Adano, Italy, find a replacement for the town bell that the Fascists melted down.
- John Hersey
- 1944
A Bell for Adano: Directed by Henry King. With Gene Tierney, John Hodiak, William Bendix, Glenn Langan. During WWII, U.S. Army Major Joppolo and his troops are tasked with administering the war damaged Italian town of Adano where the locals decry the loss of the town bell.
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- Drama, War
- Henry King
- 1945-06-21
Aug 28, 2012 · A historical fiction novel about an American officer who helps the people of a small Italian town after World War II. Read ratings, reviews, and quotes from the book, or join the discussion on Goodreads.
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- Paperback
Mar 12, 1988 · A classic novel and Pulitzer Prize winner about an Italian-American major who restores a town bell in World War II Italy. Read reviews, see details, and buy paperback, hardcover, or audiobook editions.
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- John Hersey
- $13.99
- Vintage
A classic novel and Pulitzer Prize winner about an Italian-American major who searches for a replacement for a town bell melted by the fascists in World War II. Learn more about the author, the book, and the audiobook from the official website of Penguin Random House.
A classic story of an Italian-American major who restores a town bell in World War II Italy. Learn about the author, the book's contents, and the themes of patriotism and humanity.
