# Egbert Van Alstyne explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief tribute to songwriter Egbert Van Alstyne, highlighting his prolific output of three thousand and three tunes and his notable success with 'The Shade of the Old Apple Tree.'

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

Egbert Van Alstyne's career as a songwriter is celebrated, emphasizing his creative output and professional success.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator reflects on Egbert Van Alstyne's musical achievements.

## Key lines

> Egbert Van Alstyne Song Writer, Chicago He has written three thousand and three Pretty tunes, each a riot with me; But they tell me he won His place in the sun With “ The Shade of the Old Apple Tree .”

Egbert Van Alstyne, a Chicago songwriter, has composed 3,003 catchy tunes that I enjoy, but his greatest fame came from 'The Shade of the Old Apple Tree.'

_Summarizes the chapter's content about the songwriter's career and hit song._

## Links

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