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The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann
ger. Nussknacker und Mausekönig · 1816
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The story begins on Christmas when children receive gifts, among which is the Nutcracker.
  • The Nutcracker turns out to be an enchanted prince who was transformed into a wooden toy by the evil Mouse Queen.
  • The main character, Marie, helps the Nutcracker in his battle against the Mouse King and his army.
  • Marie enters a magical kingdom where the Nutcracker becomes a prince and invites her to rule alongside him.
  • The book contains elements of fairy tale and fantasy, intertwining the real world with the magical.
  • The work inspired Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to create the famous ballet 'The Nutcracker.'
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Date of publication: 16 May 2024
Updated: 9 July 2024
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Author: 
Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann
Original title: ger. Nussknacker und Mausekönig · 1816
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