A Donald Barthelme Collection


Title:  Great Days
Printing:  First
Year of publication:  1979
Publisher:  Farrar, Straus and Giroux
City:  New York
Number of Pages:  172
Cover:  hardback
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number:  78-10706


Table of contents
  1. The Crisis
  2. The Apology
  3. The New Music (modification of Momma)
  4. Cortés And Montezuma
  5. The King Of Jazz
  6. The Question Party
  7. Belief
  8. Tales Of The Swedish Army
  9. The Abduction From The Seraglio
  10. The Death Of Edward Lear
  11. Concerning The Bodyguard
  12. The Zombies
  13. Morning
  14. On The Steps Of The Conservatory
  15. The Leap
  16. Great Days


beginning:

--On the dedication page of the rebellion, we see the words "To Clementine." A fine sentiment, miscellaneous organ music next, and, turning several pages, massed orange flags at the head of the column. This will not be easy, but neither will it be hard. Good will is everywhere, and the lighthearted song of the gondoliers is heard in the distance.

--Yes, success is everything. Morally important as well as useful in a practical way.



photo credit:  Jerry Bauer