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Story of the Nutcracker

Name: Story of the Nutcracker
Author: E. T. A. Hoffmann
ISBN: 9780486291536

by E. T. A. Hoffmann, Thea Kliros

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Overview

Delightful tale of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker, with all the wonderful scenes: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house, the arrival of Godpapa Drosselmeier and the presentation of the Nutcracker, the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the seven-headed Mouse King, and much more. Large, easy-to-read type, 30 new illustrations.

After hearing how her toy nutcracker got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell he is under and watches him change into a handsome prince.

Synopsis

Delightful tale of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker, with all the wonderful scenes. Large, easy-to-read type, 30 new illustrations.

About the Author, E. T. A. Hoffmann

Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (17761822) was a German author, artist, and composer who is best remembered for his story The Nutcracker and the King of Mice.