The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

A new edition of the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King -- the inspiration for Tchaikovsky's timeless Christmas ballet -- written by the master German storyteller E.T.A. Hoffmann. This edition is based on the translation by Alexander Ewing (1830-1895). The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King by E.T.A. Hoffmann is a classic fairy-tale about a young girl's magical journey. The story follows Marie, a seven-year-old girl, as she embarks on a magical and mysterious adventure. After receiving a nutcracker as a Christmas gift, Marie is magically transported to the Land of Toys, where she meets the benevolent Nutcracker and his sworn enemy, the Mouse-King. With the help of the Sugar-Plum Fairy and the seven-headed Mouse-King, Marie must battle against an army of mice to save the Nutcracker and restore peace to the Land of Toys. Along the way, she encounters a host of enchanting characters, including the mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer, who helps her on her quest. Filled with