{"product_id":"the-nutcracker","title":"The Nutcracker","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy E. T. A. Hoffmann   \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTranslated by Joachim Neugroschel   \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of six beloved Christmas classics in collectible hardcover editions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e      \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWritten in 1816 by one of the leaders of German Romanticism for his children, nephews, and nieces, \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/em\u003e captures better than any other story a child’s wonder at Christmas. The gift of a handsomely decorated nutcracker from a mysterious uncle sets the stage for a Christmas Eve like no other for the little girl Marie. That night, Marie’s extraordinary present comes to life, defends her from the taunting Mouse King, and whisks her off to the Kingdom of Dolls. The inspiration for the classic ballet, E. T. A. Hoffmann’s irresistible tale of magic and childhood adventure continues to captivate readers of all ages. Today, many of the most enchanting symbols of Christmas, from nutcrackers to sugar plums to mistletoe, are still imbued with the power of this story.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardcover\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e128 pages\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePenguin Classics, 2014\u003cbr\u003eOriginally Published in 1816\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.12 x 7.58 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN 9780143122500\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinter Classics, Holiday Fiction\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45660138012840,"sku":"9780143122500","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/8594\/files\/The_Nutcracker_Penguin_Christmas_Classics.jpg?v=1699733507","url":"https:\/\/neue-galerie-design-shop.myshopify.com\/products\/the-nutcracker","provider":"Neue Galerie Design Shop \u0026 Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}