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The Nutcracker

E. T. A. Hoffmann

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On Christmas Eve, the young girl Marie Stahlbaum receives a wooden Nutcracker from her mysterious godfather, Drosselmeier. As the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker comes to life to lead a battle against the evil seven-headed Mouse King. Marie aids the Nutcracker in achieving victory, after which he reveals himself to be a cursed hero/prince. In gratitude, he whisks her away to the Kingdom of Dolls, a magical wonderland of adventure. This literary fairy tale, originally titled 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,' is the enduring inspiration for the classic Christmas ballet.