Twain for the night
Mark Twain sleep stories are presented as a calm literary sleep podcast designed for nighttime listening. Through gentle narration and immersive soundscapes, Twain’s humor, warmth, and quiet insight unfold at an unhurried pace.
This Mark Twain sleep stories series transforms classic American storytelling into a peaceful bedtime experience, helping listeners relax, quiet the mind, and fall asleep naturally.
This series features a selection of Mark Twain’s most memorable works, including The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, A Dog’s Tale, and Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven. Together, these stories blend humor, empathy, satire, and wonder, presented in a relaxed style suitable for sleep.
Select your soundscape
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What you’ll hear
Episodes begin with a calming soundscape, an original bedtime story, and gentle breathing cues. A reading from Mark Twain follows, heard like a distant AM radio. Each episode ends with extended soundscape only, allowing you to remain asleep without interruption.
Why Mark Twain works for sleep
Twain’s writing is conversational and rhythmic, even when playful or humorous. His steady pacing and observational tone make his stories comforting and familiar, helping the mind settle at night.
Who this series if for
This series is ideal for listenersThis series is ideal for listeners who enjoy classic American literature, prefer warm and personable narration, and fall asleep best to storytelling rather than silence.who:
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Mark Twain sleep stories episodes
Video episodes available on Spotify and YouTube
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Listen to The Sleep Retreat podcast here or wherever you get podcasts. Including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & YouTube.