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Shane McCrae Discusses “Jim Limber in Heaven”

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring the Mystery of Jim Limber

The chapter delves into the mysterious history of Jim Limber, a child taken in by the Davises during the Civil War, his close bond with the family, and his sudden disappearance. The speaker shares a personal connection to being 'kidnapped' at a young age, drawing parallels to Limber's story. Themes of adoption, loss, and identity intertwine as the fate of Jim Limber remains shrouded in mystery.

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