The Miraculous Pitcher 🏺 | A Gentle Bedtime Story by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Welcome to Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep. I’m Kathleen, and here you’ll find timeless stories, read in my own human voice and chosen to help you leave the day behind. Before we settle in, if Chapter & Pillow is helping you fall asleep, I'd be so grateful if you could take a moment to rate or review the show. It’s a simple way to help other listeners find their way here and to help my podcast grow. Thank you! Tonight’s story is The Miraculous Pitcher by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a gentle retelling of the ancient tale of Baucis and Philemon. In a quiet cottage at the edge of a village, an elderly couple welcomes two weary travelers when no one else will. Their home is humble and their supper is simple, but they offer what they have with kindness. Before the evening is over, however, it becomes clear that their visitors are not quite what they seem, and an ordinary earthen pitcher holds a little magic of its own. It’s a story of the unexpected rewards of opening your door to a stranger. The Author’s Story: Nathaniel Hawthorne included The Miraculous Pitcher in his collection of Greek myths retold for younger readers. Rather than simply translating the old tales, Hawthorne reshaped them in his own storytelling style, bringing ancient myths into the world of nineteenth-century readers. Tonight, wherever you’re listening from across the world, I’m glad you found your way here. Settle in, get comfortable, and let the story carry you toward sleep. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps Relaxation & Settling In: 00:04 The Miraculous Pitcher Begins: 03:11 Send us Fan Mail Support the show About Chapter & Pillow Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep brings you classic bedtime stories that I carefully select to help you leave your day behind and drift peacefully to sleep. No AI-just calm stories by a human voice. 💌 Stay in touch: Have a public-domain story request, suggestion, or just want to say hello? Write anytime at [email protected]. ⭐ Enjoying the show? A rating or review is a simple way to help other listeners discover Chapter & Pillow, and I would be so grateful for your support.. Thank you for spending part of your night with me. So close your eyes, settle in, and have the sweetest of dreams. I'll “see” you next time. Kathleen 🌙