The Selfish Giant and The Devoted Friend | Sleep Story for Adults by Oscar Wilde

Welcome back to Chapter & Pillow—where stories drift into sleep. This is a quiet space, always free of ads and interruptions. Just stories, thoughtfully narrated, to help you find stillness and peace at the end of your day. I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoy sharing them.Tonight’s episode features two classic fairy tales by Oscar Wilde:🌸 The Selfish Giant🌿 The Devoted FriendI think you'll enjoy these timeless stories. They were first published in 1888 as part of Wilde’s The Happy Prince and Other Tales, and are filled with all of the things that make us feel good: symbolism, gentle lessons, and poetic language.In The Selfish Giant, we meet a towering figure who shuts children out of his garden, only to discover that spring cannot return until kindness does. It’s a soft, redemptive tale of change and generosity.The Devoted Friend follows a poor gardener and a wealthy miller, who explore the nature of true friendship, with Wilde’s blend of wit and a bit of wisdom at the end.Whether you listen wide awake or drift into sleep along the way, I hope you enjoy them. Send us Fan Mail🌙 Thank you for listening to Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift into Sleep. Remember, Chapter and Pillow is always ad free and read by a real human, me! We were recently ranked in the top Sleep Podcasts for 2026 by PodRanker...what an honor.  💌 I’d love to hear from you—write to me anytime at [email protected]. Please feel free to share what you love, what could be improved, or any story suggestions you may have!  ⭐ If you’re enjoying these sleepy stories, please consider leaving a review or rating on your favorite podcast app. It helps more people find their way here.Sweet dreams, and see you next time. Kathleen