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Can I read A Bell for Adano on EtoBox?
A Bell for Adano by John Hersey is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
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.
Who reads A Bell for Adano?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- John Hersey
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780394756950
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, Literary Fiction, History
- Rating
- 3.97 / 5 (6,662 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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