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E. T. A. Hoffmann

On Christmas Eve, an ordinary toy becomes the beginning of an extraordinary adventure. In Nutcracker and the Mouse King, E. T. A. Hoffmann takes readers into a magical world where toys come alive, battles are fought, and childhood imagination meets the supernatural. The story follows Marie, a young girl who receives a mysterious nutcracker on Christmas Eve. As night falls, her toys appear to come alive, and she discovers that the Nutcracker is involved in a strange conflict with the terrif...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

A magical Christmas gift opens the door to a fantastical world of toys, battles, mice, and enchanted adventures. E. T. A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is the original classic fairy tale that inspired countless adaptations of the beloved Nutcracker story. Young Marie receives a strange nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, only to discover that the toys around her may hold secrets of their own. Her imagination—or perhaps something more mysterious—leads her into a world of enchan...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

On Christmas Eve, an ordinary toy becomes the doorway to a magical world of battles, kingdoms, and wonder. Enter the enchanting world of E. T. A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the classic fairy tale that inspired generations of adaptations, including the beloved ballet. On Christmas Eve, young Marie receives a mysterious nutcracker doll. Before long, the familiar world around her begins to transform as the Nutcracker faces the terrifying Mouse King and Marie finds herself d...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

Translated by

Peter Wortsman

Macabre and fantastical, Hoffmann’s wildly imaginative tales offer an unflinching view of human nature and sing clearer than ever in a masterful new translationWhether a surrealist exploration of the anxieties surrounding automation, or a mystery concerning a goldsmith, missing jewels, and a spate of murders, each tale in this collection reveals the complexities of human desire and fear.Hoffman, whose most famous work is “The Nutcracker,” is often compared ...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

Experience the Original Tale Behind the World's Most Beloved Christmas Ballet! Before Tchaikovsky composed his magical score, there was E. T. A. Hoffmann's enchanting, slightly darker, and wonderfully complex tale: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Join young Marie Stahlbaum as her simple Christmas Eve transforms into a thrilling, sometimes terrifying, adventure. When her new toy nutcracker comes to life, she is swept into a secret war against the evil Mouse King and his seven-headed army...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

The enchanting holiday tale that inspired Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet. Step into a world of magic, wonder, and imagination with E. T. A. Hoffmann's timeless classic The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. First published in 1816, this fairy tale follows young Marie Stahlbaum, who receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift. But when the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker comes to life, battling the wicked Mouse King and leading Marie into a dazzling realm of fantasy and adventure. ...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

A magical Christmas. A brave Nutcracker. A battle between dreams and nightmares. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann is the original and darker, more whimsical tale that inspired the beloved ballet. First published in 1816, this classic story follows young Marie Stahlbaum as she is swept into a fantastical world of toy soldiers, sugar kingdoms, and a fearsome seven-headed Mouse King—all triggered by a mysterious gift: a wooden Nutcracker. Enter a world where toys c...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

Before the ballet, there was the book. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, written by E. T. A. Hoffmann, is the enchanting tale that inspired the world-famous holiday ballet. Follow young Marie Stahlbaum as she is whisked away into a fantastical world of living toys, candy kingdoms, and a battle between a brave nutcracker and the wicked Mouse King. Filled with dreamlike imagery, magic, and adventure, Hoffmann's timeless story is a must-read for children, families, and anyone who loves the s...

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Ernst T. A. Hoffmann

Narrated by

Noelle Dupuis

This classic Christmas story follows a young girl named Marie, who receives an enchanted nutcracker as a Christmas gift. Together, they discover a magical world where she battles with the Mouse King and meets a handsome stranger.THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING is a Christmas treat for the whole family.CHAPTER 1 The Day BeforeCHAPTER 2 The GiftsCHAPTER 3 The SurpriseCHAPTER 4 MagicCHAPTER 5 The Battle Of The Sugar BulletsCHAPTER 6 Th...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

On Christmas Eve, a wooden nutcracker comes to life—and leads his toy army into battle against a seven-headed mouse king.E. T. A. Hoffmann's original 1816 tale is stranger, darker, and far more wonderful than the ballet it inspired. Young Marie receives an odd nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift, and that night witnesses him rally the toys and gingerbread soldiers against an invading horde of mice. What follows is a fever-dream of enchanted kingdoms, cursed princes, and a girl brave enough...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

What if a simple Christmas toy could open the door to a world of magic, danger, and unforgettable adventure? ✨ In The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, E. T. A. Hoffmann invites readers into a dazzling realm where toys come to life, dreams blend with reality, and the courage of a young girl transforms everything she believes. Follow Marie as she discovers the secret world hidden behind her beloved Nutcracker—a world filled with shimmering palaces, midnight battles, and a tyrannical Mouse King...

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E. T. A. Hoffmann

Step into a magical holiday world where toys come to life and extraordinary adventures begin. Discover "Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E. T. A. Hoffmann, the enchanting classic that inspired one of the world's most beloved ballets. Filled with fantasy, wonder, and unforgettable characters, this timeless tale continues to captivate readers of all ages. When a mysterious Christmas gift sparks an extraordinary adventure, a young girl finds herself drawn into a magical world where enchanted...