
Sleep Story 388 - The Wonders of Optics
From Bore You To Sleep - Sleep Stories for Adults by Teddy
March 2, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
This episode features a calming reading from 'The Wonders of Optics' by Fulgence Marion, exploring the science of light and vision.
Tonight’s reading comes from The Wonders of Optics, published in 1867 and written by Fulgence Marion. It is a calm and curious exploration of light, lenses, vision, and the quiet science behind how we see the world.🌙 Bore You to Sleep – Calm Bedtime Stories for AdultsCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast that helps adults unwind and drift off through calm, monotone readings of classic public-domain books. Each episode is intentionally slow, soothing, and designed to quiet your racing thoughts — the perfect bedtime story for adults seeking a peaceful night’s rest.I’m Teddy, and this podcast began from my own struggles with sleep. What started as a personal project has grown into a global community of listeners who fall asleep to the sound of steady, relaxing narration each night.🎧 In this episode:• Listen to peaceful, monotone storytelling from timeless books• Relax your mind and body with gentle narration• Join thousands of listeners who now sleep better each night😴 About the show:• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone• New relaxing episodes released weekly🙏 Support the…
People in this episode
Host: Teddy
Topics covered
- sleep stories
- calm narration
- light and vision
- public-domain literature
- bedtime relaxation
Keywords
- sleep podcast
- bedtime stories
- relaxation
- calm storytelling
- insomnia aid
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Wonders of Optics
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