The Night Reader
The Night Reader shares calm readings of classic philosophy, essays, and contemplative works. Each recording is created for relaxation, meditation, or peaceful sleep, with a focus on timeless writing that encourages stillness and clear thought. If you enjoy gentle narration, reflective nonfiction, and ideas that help you unwind, this is a quiet space to rest your mind.
The Night Reader
Sir Francis Bacon, Four Essays on Love, Boldness, Friendship, and Beauty. A Calm Reading for Sleep
Tonight we read a small collection of Sir Francis Bacon’s reflections, gentle in length yet rich in thought. He writes of love and the way it can lift our days as well as unsettle them. He turns to boldness and the strange balance between courage and caution. He pauses with friendship and the comfort of loyal company. Then he closes with beauty and the quiet harmony that reaches beyond appearance.
These pieces were written in the early seventeenth century, yet they still feel familiar. They invite a slower pace and a softer mind, perfect for the quiet of the evening.
Tuck in and listen as you nod off to sleep.