by E. T. A Hoffmann · ISBN 9781786330635
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«The Nutcracker» is the fantasy tale by E. T. A. Hoffmann, published by Hutchinson in hardcover (96 pages, in English).
On Christmas Eve, a girl receives a toy nutcracker. When midnight comes, the gift comes to life and faces the Mouse King in a magical battle; afterwards, it invites the girl on a journey through a fantasy realm. A classic Hoffmann tale with adventure, magic and Christmas spirit.
Published on November 2, 2017, this edition features geometric illustrations by Sanna Annukka.
For child and young adult readers, as well as adults who want to rediscover the Christmas tale in an illustrated edition.
Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann was a German Romantic author of fantasy and gothic horror, a jurist, composer, music critic and artist. His short story "The Sandman" is seen as a pioneering work of horror fiction, while his novella Mademoiselle de Scuderi is regarded as one of the earliest examples of crime fiction.
