Histoire D'un Casse-noisette

Histoire d'un casse-noisette

by Alexandre Dumas

This charming tale, adapted by Alexandre Dumas from the original story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, follows the adventures of a magical nutcracker. On Christmas Eve, Marie and Fritz find a nutcracker doll, but this is no ordinary toy. When the clock strikes midnight, the nutcracker awakens, leading Marie into a world of enchanted adventures, battles against a fearsome Mouse King, and a journey through a magical kingdom. Dumas' adaptation captures the magic and wonder of Hoffmann's original tale, making it a delightful and engaging read for children and adults alike.

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Dumas began his career by writing plays, which were successfully produced from the first. He also wrote numerous magazine articles and travel books; his published works totalled 100,000 pages. In the...

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