It tells the story of an Italian-American officer in Sicily during World War II who wins the respect and admiration of the people of the town of Adano by helping them find a replacement for the town bell that Fascists had melted down for rifle barrels. A Bell for Adano was published in 1944 and won the Pulitzer Price in 1945, hailed as a classic war novel. As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, come join us for a fascinating look into the human face of the war.
In English.
