| Nutcracker and Mouse King and The Tale of the Nutcracker (Penguin Classics) | 
 enlarge | Authors: E. T. A. V. Hoffmann, Alexandre Dumas
Creators: Jack Zipes, Joachim Neugroschel
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Category: Book
List Price: $14.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 86593
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.6 x 0.6
ISBN: 0143104837
Dewey Decimal Number: 833.6
EAN: 9780143104834
ASIN: 0143104837
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
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Condition: Publisher: Penguin ClassicsDate of Publication: 2007Binding: Trade PaperbackCondition: Very GoodDescription: 0143104837 Book is in excellent condition!
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Product Description
The original stories behind everyones favorite Christmas ballet
It wasnt until the 1950s that seeing The Nutcracker at Christmastime became an American tradition. But the story itself is much older and its original intent more complex. This eye-opening new volume presents two of the tales earliest versions, both in new translations: E.T.A. Hoffmanns Nutcracker and Mouse King (1816), in which a young girl is whisked away to the Land of Toys to help her animated nutcracker defeat the Mouse King, and Alexandre Dumass 1845 adaptation, The Tale of the Nutcracker, based on Hoffmanns popular work. Irresistible tales of magic, mystery, and childhood adventure, these timeless delights and fresh interpretations about the importance of imagination will captivate readers of all ages.
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Holiday Classic July 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For weeks, I debated whether or not I should buy this particular version when there are others much cheaper. In the end, this was a fantastic find!
This version of "Nutcracker and the Mouse King" is the original work written by E.T.A. Hoffman. The beginning comes with a brief introduction examining both the story and the ballet. Mr. Dumas, who wrote the alternate version, is also briefly described in the introduction. The differences among the stories are quickly apparent, though, also described for you in the introduction.
As a much loved holiday classic, I was astounded at the differences between the original work and the ballet. Both are structured to be absolutely beautiful works that speak for themselves and each contains meanings beyond words. If you are looking for a lovely holiday book for yourself, a friend, or young one, this is the perfect gift.
Best version. January 23, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I wanted the FULL story, not the ballet, of the Nutcracker. This one not only has it, but an alternate version as a bonus.
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