The Nutcracker - E. T. A. Hoffmann - Dover Thrift Editions

The Nutcracker by E. T. A. Hoffmann is presented here as a classic fairy tale with a lasting place in seasonal reading. This unabridged Dover Thrift Editions paperback is published by Dover Publications Inc.

Key details

• Author: E. T. A. Hoffmann
• Series: Dover Thrift Editions
• Format: Paperback
• Length: 80 pages
• ISBN: 9780486826646
• Publication date: 28 December 2018

Synopsis

Widely recognised as the source material for Tchaikovsky’s holiday-season ballet, this 1816 tale follows a child’s fascination with a nutcracker toy as it takes on a life of its own. The story moves from the familiar into a fantastical realm, shaped by conflict and transformation, including a battle with a seven-headed mouse king.

This edition is unabridged and was timed to coincide with the release of Disney’s live-action motion picture, making it a fitting choice for seasonal reading.

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