Nathaniel Hawthorne timeless stories
Nathaniel Hawthorne sleep stories are presented here as a calm, literary sleep podcast designed for nighttime listening. Through gentle narration and immersive soundscapes, Hawthorne’s reflective storytelling unfolds slowly, inviting rest rather than attention.
This Nathaniel Hawthorne sleep stories series transforms classic American literature into a peaceful bedtime experience, helping listeners unwind, quiet the mind, and fall asleep naturally.
This series features a selection of reflective and atmospheric works by Nathaniel Hawthorne, including The Old Manse, The Great Carbuncle, The Old Apple Dealer, The Snow-Image, and The Great Stone Face. Each story is presented with gentle pacing and unhurried narration, allowing Hawthorne’s themes of nature, morality, and quiet transformation to unfold naturally as you relax and drift toward sleep.
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What you’ll hear
Each episode begins with a relaxing soundscape, an original bedtime story, and gentle breathing cues. A reading from Nathaniel Hawthorne follows, heard as if playing softly on an old AM radio. Episodes conclude with extended soundscape only for uninterrupted sleep.
Why Hawthorne works for sleep
Hawthorne’s writing is reflective and unhurried, rich with atmosphere rather than action. His focus on nature, morality, and quiet transformation lends itself naturally to bedtime listening.
Who this series is for
This series is ideal for listeners who enjoy classic literature at night, prefer calm and thoughtful narration, and fall asleep best to gentle storytelling paired with immersive soundscapes.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne sleep stories episodes
Video episodes available on Spotify and YouTube
Checkout the other readings of historical documents and classical stories
Moonlit roads and the hush of homebound miles
Coastal breeze, lapping waves, and quiet harbor echoes
Raindrops above, whispers from the woods
Listen to The Sleep Retreat podcast here or wherever you get podcasts. Including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & YouTube.