History of a Nutcracker

The story unfolds on Christmas Eve when Mary Silberhaus is gifted a magical nutcracker by her eccentric godfather, Drosselmayer. As the nutcracker comes to life and battles the Mouse King, Mary embarks on a whimsical adventure filled with romance and fantasy. Blending translation with retelling, Alexandre Dumas offers a creative exploration of a child's imaginative world, capturing the enchantment of the holiday season.