The Nutcracker by E T A Hoffmann
On Christmas Eve, Marie Stahlbaum huddles in the dark with her brother, Fritz, waiting for the Christ Child to come. When their parents open the doors to the parlor, the scene that awaits them is mesmerizing: a Christmas tree aglow with candles and more toys than they could have imagined. Godfather Drosselmeir has made them a fine castle with dancing ladies and leaping men, a clever toy fox, and battalions of soldiers. But Marie falls in love when she finds the one last gift tucked under the tree - the Nutcracker
E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) was a German author, artist, composer, and eccentric. His stories were known for their fantastical elements. Three of his tales served as the basis of Offenbach's opera Tales of Hoffmann. His most well-known work, though, was this Christmastime story from 1816, which inspired the famous ballet by Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Roberto Innocenti is a self-taught artist who has earned worldwide acclaim with such illustrated books as The House, Rose Blanche, Erika's Story, The Adventures of Pinocchio, and The Girl in Red. In 2008, he was awarded the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award for his contributions to children's literature. He lives in Florence, Italy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781556705304 |
| ISBN 10 | 1556705301 |
| Title | The Nutcracker |
| Author | E T A Hoffmann |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc |
| Year published | 1996-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 99 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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