Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner
A Bell for Adano
by John Hersey
Summary
An American Army officer in occupied Italy works to win the hearts of a small Sicilian town by replacing their beloved bell that the fascists melted down for the war effort.
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Historical Context & Significance
Hersey was a war correspondent; his novel showed Americans a sympathetic view of ordinary Italians and questioned the wisdom of military occupation policies during wartime.