The Story of the Nutcracker Audio

Name: The Story of the Nutcracker Audio
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: E.T.A. Hoffmann
ISBN: 9780061143212

Author: E.T.A. Hoffmann

Narrator: Claire Bloom

Abridged: 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 02/21/2006

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Humor, Holiday Stories, Fantasy Stories

Synopsis

A Timeless Christmas StoryE.T.A. Hoffman's magical tale of an enchanted nutcracker, an evil mouse king, and a faithful young girl has been a holiday classic for generations. Combined here with the much-loved music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, the narrated story unfolds with a bewitching blend of wonder and drama that is sure to delight time and time again. The celebrated actress, Claire Bloom, rose to international fame after her appearance in Charles Chaplin's movie masterpiece, Limelight. The classic tale of an enchanted nutcracker and an evil mouse king is paired with the sublime music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. A bewitching blend of wonder and drama that is sure to delight, time and time again. An ALA Notable Recording.

About E.T.A. Hoffmann

Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776–1822) was a German author, artist, and composer who is best remembered for his story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice.”

About Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom gained international fame in 1951 with her screen debut in Charles Chaplin’s motion picture Limelight. Among her many memorable films are Richard III, The Haunting, Look Back in Anger, and A Doll’s House.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vit on December 21, 2023

When I was a little boy I had a set of a dozen postcards titled The Nutcracker and the Mouse King but I had no fairy tale. When I perused the cards I imagined what a mysterious tale it must be. I read the story first time in my twenties when E. T. A. Hoffmann already became one of my favourite write......more

Goodreads review by Ruby on December 29, 2019

This is a wonderful, magical tale which I regret not having read as a child.......more

Goodreads review by Paul on December 12, 2024

The Nutcracker Ballet Suite, composed in 1892 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, has become an indispensable part of Christmas celebrations all over the world. Many people who would be skeptical about attending an actual live performance by a ballet company nonetheless look forward to firing up their down......more

Goodreads review by [ J o ] on January 26, 2023

Translations are, as a rule, pretty bad. I feel like this translation did not do the original story justice at all and a lot of the magic had seeped through the cracks as a result. The story itself has dark layers to it that the ballet does not possess. It has a rather disjointed flow to it and alto......more

Goodreads review by Gavin on January 02, 2021

What a truly imaginative and festive little classic! A timeless story I had never actually read before, but was so charmed by the imagination of E.T.A. Hoffman, as a young girl called Marie witnesses toys coming to life at the stroke of midnight, including a Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is in battle w......more