The Farthest Shore – Part 4

The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin — Part 5 Audiobook | Calming reading for sleep

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Sailing slowly south toward Lorbanery, Ged and Arren share the long, quiet evenings at sea — speaking of evil as an unmeasured hunger for life, of dragons as creatures of dream rather than deed, and of the ancient Pelnish Lore that calls the dead back across the wall of stones. Then, in a calm midnight, Ged speaks a name — Cob — and falls silent. Arren's dreams of dark moors and bottomless pits grow harder to shake. Tonight's reading is unhurried and philosophical, full of open water, low stars, and the slow chill of something pulling at the world's roots. All Sleepbound readings are calm, unhurried, and made for quiet listening at night. ☾ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome and settling in 0:03 – Chapter 5 29:40 – Soft music to drift away ☾ Listen ad-free & get early access: → Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/SleepBound → Website: https://headphonesaudiobooks.com/sleepbound/ ☾ More from Sleepbound: → Original Sleepy Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@SleepBoundNights → Ambient Sleep Music: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepboundsoundscapes ☾ About this audiobook The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin is the third book in the Earthsea Cycle — a quietly profound fantasy about a world losing its magic, and the young prince and aging archmage who sail to the ends of the earth to understand why. Its measured pace, seafaring solitude, and deep meditations on life and death make it an extraordinary choice for late-night listening. Sleepbound brings classic and contemporary stories to life with calm, unhurried narration — perfect for sleep, relaxation, or quiet evenings.

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