N is for Nutcracker
Since it's Christmas, the classic Christmas story of the Nutcracker is the obvious choice when it comes to recommendations. The story has obviously been taken over successfully by the ballet but the original story by E.T.A. Hoffmann: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is a charming story and well worth a read. The festive story is the perfect prelude to watching and enjoying the ballet by Tchaikovsky.
It is no wonder that the story was taken up as Clara is whisked away into a world populated by dolls that come alive.
Definitely one for Christmas time!
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