{"product_id":"the-nutcracker-9781665977777","title":"The Nutcracker","description":"\u003cb\u003eE.T.A. Hoffmann's whimsical novella, originally titled \u003ci\u003eNutcracker and Mouse King\u003c\/i\u003e and the inspiration behind Tchaikovsky's ballet, now has a festive new look in this beautiful edition.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Maria is given a nutcracker by her mysterious Godfather Drosselmeier, it seems like an ordinary gift. But as the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, she finds her nutcracker embroiled in a fight with a sinister Mouse King--no ordinary toy after all, but a cursed hero. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey, encountering a host of charming characters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with Christmas magic and festive scenes full of presents, sugarplums, and gingerbread, this imaginative classic has been a part of annual holiday celebrations for generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eE.T.A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) was a writer, composer, and painter. Born in Prussia, he served as a law officer until Napoleon's invasion, after which he settled in Germany and turned his attention to the arts. He is best remembered for his writings of Romanticism and Gothic Horror, and for his novella originally titled \u003ci\u003eNutcracker and Mouse King\u003c\/i\u003e, which later inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589836177682,"sku":"9781665977777","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_80dd4c31-828a-4374-a048-c2e32b25d9b3.jpg?v=1756809296","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-nutcracker-9781665977777","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}