Eyewitness Classics: Nutcracker by Dk

Eyewitness Classics: Nutcracker by Dk

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Summary

Set in 1816, this story is an insight into Ernst Hoffman, the author's own life, He also based Marie and Fritz, the toys who came to life on Christmas Eve, on friends' children.

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Eyewitness Classics: Nutcracker by Dk

Written in the autumn of 1816 The Nutcracker is not only Ernst Hoffman's best-loved children's story but also an insight into his own amazing life. The literary puppeteer composer diplomat and soldier puts himself straight into the fairytale. He also based Marie and Fritz - toys who came to life on Christmas Eve - on friend's children. The character of the sinister toy maker Godpapa Drosslemeier was created in his own image.
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ISBN 13 9780751371772
ISBN 10 0751371777
Title Eyewitness Classics: Nutcracker
Author Dk
Series Dk Eyewitness
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 1999-10-07
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.