A Feast of Brief Hopes
A collection of poignant short stories exploring memory, loss, and the human condition.
In A Feast of Brief Hopes, Bruce Meyer examines how characters respond to life's unexpected turns. These stories delve into the unseen forces that shape our identities and destinies. From artists grappling with their legacies to everyday people confronting mortality, each narrative explores the delicate balance between hope and regret.
Discover tales that resonate with emotional depth and philosophical insight. Perfect for readers seeking literary short stories that explore the complexities of relationships, the power of memory, and the search for meaning in a changing world. Experience the beauty of the mundane and the enduring strength of the human spirit in this compelling collection.
Bruce Meyer is author of more than sixty books of poetry, short fiction, non-fiction, literary journalism, and literary criticism. He has had two national bestsellers, The Golden Thread: A Reader’s Journey Through the Great Books (2000) and Portraits of Canadian Authors (2016). He is twice winner of the E.J. Pratt Gold Medal and Prize for Poetry and the Gwendolyn MacEwen Prize for best poem. He was the inaugural Poet Laureate of the City of Barrie. He is professor of Poetry at Victoria College in the University of Toronto and professor of Creative Writing and Canadian Literature at Georgian College in Barrie.
