The Nutcracker And The Mouse King - 9781523991587

The tale of Nutcracker, written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. It has retained its freshness because it appeals to the sense of wonder we all share. In this original version, a Marie worries about a beautiful nutcracker that's been broken. At night, she goes to check up on it. To her surprise, it has come alive, and a story-within-the-story begins: armies of mice and toy soldiers battle in what is either the child's delirious nightmare, or perhaps another reality into which she wanders. Includes vintage illustration!

Author: E.T.A. Hoffmann

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Feb 12, 2016

Number of Pages: 130 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1523991585

ISBN-13: 9781523991587