The Million Pound Note
Sleep Story Podcast
| Spoken Network | Rating 0 (0) (0) |
| Launched: Jan 07, 2024 | |
| spokennetwork@mailbox.org | Season: 1 Episode: 2 |
Tonight we bring you a classic tale from Mark Twain that blends humor and insight about human nature. First published in 1893, "The Million Pound Bank Note" tells the story of Henry Adams, a young American down on his luck in Victorian London. Through a stroke of fortune, Henry comes into possession of a million pound bank note. This astonishing gift sets him off on a month-long adventure that reveals as much about human greed and generosity as it does about Henry himself.
Does this fortune change Henry for the better or worse? Will he achieve his dreams or squander this once in a lifetime chance? Mark Twain lays bare the comedy and pathos in Henry's predicament with his signature wit and wisdom. Now lie back, imagine the sights and sounds of late 19th century London, and enjoy this timeless story. Let Mark Twain's masterful prose and charming characters carry you off into peaceful slumber. So get cozy and relax as The Sleep Story Podcast presents "The Million Pound Bank Note." Sweet dreams!
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Tonight we bring you a classic tale from Mark Twain that blends humor and insight about human nature. First published in 1893, "The Million Pound Bank Note" tells the story of Henry Adams, a young American down on his luck in Victorian London. Through a stroke of fortune, Henry comes into possession of a million pound bank note. This astonishing gift sets him off on a month-long adventure that reveals as much about human greed and generosity as it does about Henry himself.
Does this fortune change Henry for the better or worse? Will he achieve his dreams or squander this once in a lifetime chance? Mark Twain lays bare the comedy and pathos in Henry's predicament with his signature wit and wisdom. Now lie back, imagine the sights and sounds of late 19th century London, and enjoy this timeless story. Let Mark Twain's masterful prose and charming characters carry you off into peaceful slumber. So get cozy and relax as The Sleep Story Podcast presents "The Million Pound Bank Note." Sweet dreams!
