The Nutcracker & The Mouse King (Wordsworth Collector's Edition) by E.T.A. Hoffman
The Nutcracker & The Mouse King (Wordsworth Collector's Edition) by E.T.A. Hoffman
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Main Description
Step into the magical world of The Nutcracker & The Mouse King, E.T.A. Hoffman's enchanting fairy tale that inspired one of the world's best-loved Christmas traditions.
On Christmas Eve, young Maria receives a magical nutcracker doll and is swept into an extraordinary adventure where toys come to life and the fearsome Mouse King awaits. Guided by the Nutcracker Prince, she journeys into a fantastical world filled with wonder and imagination.
Best known today through its celebrated ballet adaptation, this charming tale combines Christmas magic, fantasy and adventure, making it a delightful seasonal classic to return to year after year.
Why Customers Buy It
✓ A magical Christmas classic filled with fantasy and adventure
✓ The original story behind the much-loved Nutcracker tradition
✓ Charming festive reading for the Christmas season
✓ A thoughtful Christmas gift for lovers of classic stories
✓ Beautiful addition to a collectable home library
Collector's Edition Details
✓ Compact hardback with an imitation cloth-bound finish
✓ Bespoke illustrated cover design
✓ Embossed gold foil detailing
✓ Matching coloured endpapers
✓ Compact format – approximately 178mm x 129mm
Book Details
Author - E.T.A. Hoffman
Series - Wordsworth Collector's Editions
Format - Hardback
Pages - 112
Published - 1 October 2025
ISBN - 9781840229158
About the Author
E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776–1822) was a German author, composer and artist whose imaginative stories frequently blended fantasy, mystery and the supernatural. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King became one of his most enduring works and later inspired the famous ballet associated with the story today.
Continue Your Reading
For another atmospheric story at the heart of Christmas tradition, continue your reading with A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. For more enchanting journeys into imaginative worlds, discover Alice in Wonderland and explore the wider Wordsworth Collector's Editions.
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