"The Nutcracker" Book Leather Edition

Written in 1816 by one of the leaders of German Romanticism for his children, nephews and nieces, E. T. A. Hoffmann's "The Nutcracker" captures a child's wonder at Christmas. The inspiration for the classic ballet, Hoffmann's 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. Our collectible edition, bound in red leather, features gilt lettering and a dark green satin bookmark.