Fairy Tales & Folklore

Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2)

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  • 1853 first published
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Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2) is an 1853 folklore and fairy tales novel by E. T. A. Hoffmann.

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About Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2)

Christmas Eve Mary receives a nutcracker. At midnight, this gift comes alive and brings her into a world full of dolls, candies and rose scent. The little wooden soldiers of her brother Fritz and the toys that are in the glass cabinet of the family room also come alive. At the same time, the mice and their king with seven crowns appear in the living room. Battle ensues. In fact, it turns out to be a stunning Christmas for little Marie. The tale "Nutcracker and Mouse-king" of Hoffmann was adapted into a ballet in 1892 by Tchaïkovsky. - Summary by Aïda Boumaza
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Who wrote Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2)?

Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2) was written by E. T. A. Hoffmann and first published in 1853.

What genre is Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2)?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is there a free audiobook of Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2)?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 25 min.

What books are similar to Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2)?

Readers who like it often enjoy Little Women, Through the Looking-Glass and The Cricket on the Hearth.

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