[Sleep Audiobook] The Curtain — Yi Hyo-seok's Portrait of a Failed Publisher

Welcome to Slow Night, Ancient Tales. Tonight we bring you Yi Hyo-seok's short story "The Curtain." Se-un, a man carrying the weight of a failed magazine venture, a declining body, and a restless heart, wanders the streets of the city, moving between two women as he slowly loses hold of himself — until he finally arrives at a dead end in his own life. This clear-eyed portrait of late-1930s intellectual society unfolds in a quiet companion for falling asleep. 🌙 Recommended for you if you: - Love early modern Korean literature and sharp character studies - Are interested in 1930s intellectual life and social history - Want to end your day with calm narration #sleepaudio #koreanliterature #yihyoseok #fallasleeplistening #sleepstory #audiobook #classicliterature #koreanshortstory #healingradio This story includes a scene depicting a character's suicide attempt. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that support is available — in the US, you can call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline); wherever you are, please reach out to a local crisis line or someone you trust.