A Bell for Adano [Hardcover] John Hersey

Description

A Bell for Adano [Hardcover] John Hersey

SKU: VBe-002
Title of book: A Bell for Adano
Subtitle of book: None
Author: John Hersey
ISBN: Not provided in the images
UPC barcode: Not visible in the images
Year of publication: 1944
Edition: First Edition
Printing: Fifteenth Printing, February 1945
Publisher name: Alfred A. Knopf
Type of binding: Hardcover
Does it have a dust jacket? No
Is it a Book Club edition? No indication of this
Is it a former library book? No indication of this
There is no dust jacket; the cover shows minimal wear with some fading and slight corner wear
Are the pages clean? Yes, the pages appear clean
Is there foxing? No.
Description:
“A Bell for Adano” by John Hersey is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that tells the story of Major Victor Joppolo, an American Army officer tasked with administrating a small Italian village during World War II. The novel captures the complexities of war, the human spirit, and the challenges of leadership in a foreign land. Hersey’s portrayal of Joppolo’s efforts to bring order and compassion to the war-torn village is both heartwarming and thought-provoking. The story is a testament to the resilience and humanity that can emerge even in the most challenging circumstances.

Genre and Sub-Genre:
Genre: Fiction, Literature
Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction, War
Condition Description:
This hardcover edition of “A Bell for Adano” does not have a dust jacket. The cover is in fair condition with some wear and fading, particularly around the edges and corners. The pages are clean and well-preserved, with no significant foxing visible from the images provided. The overall condition is good, considering its age and the absence of a dust jacket.