"A Great Day" is one of the Italian short stories written by the novelist, journalist, poet and short story writer Edmondo de Amicis. One of the most outstanding authors of his time in Italian and Universal literature, his written works being a valuable asset to his unique and moving literary style. Edmondo De Amicis (21 October 1846 – 11 March 1908) was an Italian novelist, journalist, poet and short-story writer. His best-known book is Cuore, a children's novel translated into English as Heart.