The Nutcracker and The Mouse King (illustrated)

The tale of Nutcracker, written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and
inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. It has
retained its freshness because it appeals to the sense of wonder we all share.
In this original version, a Marie worries about a beautiful nutcracker that's
been broken. At night, she goes to check up on it. To her surprise, it has
come alive, and a story-within-the-story begins: armies of mice and toy
soldiers battle in what is either the child's delirious nightmare, or perhaps
another reality into which she wanders.
Includes vintage illustration!