About this book
A Midnight Fantasy by Thomas Bailey Aldrich lures listeners into a moonless Boston night where the familiar turns uncanny and the city itself seems to whisper of myth. This lyrical piece of literary fiction blends precise 19th‑century urban realism with the dreamlike rhythms of myths and legends: a solitary narrator wanders the Tremont Street mall and Boston Common, noting gaslights, elm shadows, and the hush that makes time feel suspended. Aldrich’s prose evokes Victorian Boston while opening doors to imagination, memory, and the Shakespearean echoes that haunt the sidewalks and façades — a Capulet balcony imagined on Beacon Street, the hush of Verona conjured in New England dew.
Gentle yet uncanny, the story explores solitude, longing, and the border between waking life and reverie without ever revealing its quiet surprises. Aldrich’s elegant language and atmospheric detail reward listeners who savor mood and nuance over action. Ideal for fans of classic American literature, lyrical short fiction, and myth‑infused storytelling, this audiobook is perfect for late‑night listening when the world feels hushed and the ordinary might become a little magical.
