# George B. Dryden explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief, playful tribute to George B. Dryden, highlighting his diverse talents as a marksman, angler, racer, and businessman.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

The chapter celebrates Dryden's professional success as president of a rubber company.

### Humor and Satire

The exaggerated, rhyming praise of Dryden's many skills gives the chapter a humorous, almost whimsical tone.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator presents a lighthearted, admiring portrait of George B. Dryden.

## Key lines

> He can shoot with a cue or a gun, he Can catch mountain trout by the ton, he Can drive a mean race In the 2:07 pace, And furthermore, he can make money.

Dryden is skilled at billiards, hunting, fishing, horse racing, and making money.

_Summarizes the chapter's playful enumeration of Dryden's abilities._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/george-b-dryden
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- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters