The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
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Summary
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is a fairy tale written by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, recounting the adventures of a young girl named Marie Stahlbaum on Christmas Eve. The story begins with children receiving gifts on Christmas Eve, among which Marie finds a Nutcracker. Later, this toy comes to life, and Marie is drawn into a magical world where the Nutcracker leads an army of toys against the sinister Mouse King's forces. Marie helps the Nutcracker achieve victory, which is the key to his transformation into a real prince. The tale intertwines themes of magic, good versus evil, and explores belief in miracles and true friendship.
Date of publication: 16 May 2024
Last updated: 9 July 2024
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Genre: Classical literature