# August Herrmann explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief tribute to August 'Garry' Herrmann, president of the Cincinnati Reds, highlighting his German heritage and the universal respect he commanded even during wartime.

## Themes in this chapter

### Community and Companionship

Herrmann is celebrated as a universally respected figure, transcending ethnic prejudice.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The speaker who reflects on August Herrmann's character and reputation.

## Key lines

> August Herrmann Pres. Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Most Yankees with names that were German Had reason to b’lieve Mr. Sherman, But even in war Everybody was for A real guy like old “Garry” Herrmann.

August Herrmann, president of the Cincinnati Reds, was of German descent, which during wartime might have made him a target of suspicion, yet his genuine character earned him universal admiration.

_The poem underscores Herrmann's ability to overcome ethnic bias through personal integrity._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/august-herrmann
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- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters