The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: (Reverie Children's Classics: Illustrated)

This is a new edition of the classic Christmas story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King translated by Mrs. St. Simon (1853). This book comes with... Modern illustrations A glossy cover A beautifully decorated interior And an easy-to-read typeset and textDrosselmeier is not only a skilled toy maker, but he possesses a silver tongue of sweet confection and imagination. Maria, her brother Fred and sister Louise are eager to see what new gifts are in store for them each Christmas. In this classic Christmas tale by E. T. A. Hoffman, Marie is drawn toward a lone Nutcracker as he stands guard against the evils of the Mouse King. Who will prevail? What lands will be explored? Who is this mysterious Nutcracker?\nE. T. A. Hoffman: Born January 1776 in Prussia, Hoffman professionally became a jurist, but he was enthralled with the arts. In his spare time, he wrote fantasy, was a music critic, composer and artist. His famous novella, The Nutcracker and Mouse-King, would go on to inspire Alexandre Dumas and become the story of one of the most famous ballets in the world, The Nutcracker. E. T. A. Hoffman died at the age of 46 in June 1822.