<p>Based on the classic Christmas story by E. T. A. Hoffmann, <em>The Nutcracker of Nuremberg</em> is the magical adventure of Marie Stahlbaum&rsquo;s favourite toy, the Nutcracker, who battles the nefarious Mouse King in battle and takes the reader on a wonderful adventure, into a magical land of dolls. Dumas&rsquo;s version was adapted by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky into the famous ballet <em>The Nutcracker</em>. Contents include: Part I: The Story of the Nutcracker of Nuremberg, Part II: The Story of the Nut Krakatuk and the Princess Pirlipate, and Part III: The Story of Marie and the King of the Toys.</p><p>This wonderful story is accompanied by the beautiful silhouettes cut by Else Hasselriis.</p><p>Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a famous French writer. He is best remembered for his exciting romantic sagas, including <em>The Three Musketeers</em> and <em>The Count of Monte Cristo</em>. Despite making a great deal of money from his writing, Dumas was almost perpetually penniless thanks to his extravagant lifestyle. His novels have since been translated into nearly a hundred different languages, and have inspired over two hundred motion pictures.</p><p>Pook Press celebrates the great &#39;Golden Age of Illustration&#39; in children&#39;s classics and fairy tales– a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.</p>