The nutcracker is one of those stories that is inexplicably linked to christmas, whether it is the e. When author dumas s father was enlisted in the army of napoleon, he took the last name dumas and was also called with the nickname black devil. The story of a nutcracker by alexandre dumas, 9780099596042, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His family adopted the last name from dumass enslaved grandmother named mariecasette dumas. Oct 30, 2007 nutcracker and mouse king and the tale of the nutcracker by alexandre dumas, 9780143104834, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nutcracker and mouse king and the tale of the nutcracker ebook written by e.
Alexandre dumas project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. This eyeopening new volume presents two of the tales earliest versions, both in new translations. Alexandre dumas biography and list of works alexandre dumas books. Hoffmann, the ballet dwells between illusion and reality, surrounded by nighttime shadows, the redemptive power of love, and the desire for the lost wonders. Dumas s version was adapted by the russian composer pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky into the famous ballet the nutcracker. The origin of the nutcracker, a classic christmas story, is a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a familys christmas eve celebration. Ive always been aware of the story as a ballet and i know theres a film adaptation but. Among his affairs, in 1866, dumas had one with adah isaacs menken, an american actress then less than half his age and at the height of her career. His works have been translated into nearly 100 languages, and he is one of the most widely read french authors. Story of a nutcracker, paperback by dumas, alexandre. Brilliantly adapted by translator sarah ardrizzone and illuminated by kitty arden, this is the perfect christmas gift for readers of all ages. Hoffmanns nutcracker and mouse king 1816, in which a young girl is whisked away to the land of toys to help her animated nutcracker defeat the mouse king, and alexandre dumas s 1845 adaptation, the tale of the nutcracker, based on. His father, who was the son of a french marquis and a former slave, died when alexandre was three years old.
The plot of hoffmanns story and dumas adaptation was greatly simplified for the twoact ballet. Aug 15, 2016 alexandre dumas was born on 24 july 1802 near paris. Each page is filled with wonderful scenes and detailed patterns to color. George balanchines the nutcracker new york city ballet. Year the story the nutcracker and the mouse king was written.
When author dumass father was enlisted in the army of napoleon, he took the last name dumas and was also called with the nickname black devil by his fellow army men. Alexandre dumas books biography and list of works author. Oct 30, 2007 nutcracker and mouse king and the tale of the nutcracker ebook written by e. The nutcracker was choreographed by frenchborn marius petipa. His family adopted the last name from dumas s enslaved grandmother named mariecasette dumas.
He had two older sisters, mariealexandrine born 1794 and louisealexandrine born 1796, died 1797. While the original story was centered around a girl named marie and was considered dark and scary, french writer alexandre dumas adapted it to be much lighter. Adapted from a dark fairytale by eta hoffmann, alexandre dumas romance of childhood imagination inspired tchaikovskys worldfamous ballet. The nutcracker story the nutcracker was first presented 123 years ago at the mariinsky theatre in st. The familiar ballet based on alexandre dumas s adaptation of e. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. Nov 22, 2015 hoffmanns story was adapted, lightened and popularized by the elder alexandre dumas, whose 1844 french adaptation lhistoire dune cassenoisette the tale of a nutcracker. The story of a nutcracker vintage classics alexandre dumas, kitty arden, sarah ardizzone on. Hoffmann s 1816 fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king. His novels have been translated into a hundred different languages and inspired over two hundred films. The story revolves around clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker doll as a christmas gift and then enters a magical world where the nutcracker and other characters come to life. Alexandre dumas was a french playwright, historian and prolific novelist, penning a string of successful books including the three musketeers 1844, the count of monte cristo 1845, and twenty years after1845.
He gained a great reputation first as a dramatist and then as a historical novelist, especially for such works as the count of monte cristo and the three musketeers. One of alexandre dumas most famous works, where his credit is often overlooked, is his adaption of the nutcracker 1844. Hoffmann and alexandre dumas introduction by jack zipes translated by joachim. Music, education, games nutcracker is a musical game that invents creative way of listening. When marie silberhaus helps the nutcracker kill the mouse king, the nutcracker turns into a prince and, in gratitude, takes marie to the kingdom. Alexandre dumas was a french playwright, historian and prolific novelist, penning a string of successful books including the three musketeers 1844, the count of monte cristo 1845, and twenty years after 1845. At the age of 31, alexandres father became a general in the european army. T he story of a nutcracker, originally written by alexandre dumas but recently translated and adapted by sarah ardizzone, really made me feel a little more magical. The nutcracker ebook by alexandre dumas rakuten kobo. Buy the nutcracker by dumas, alexandre from amazons fiction books store. His books have been translated into more than 100 languages. Jan 22, 2016 t he story of a nutcracker, originally written by alexandre dumas but recently translated and adapted by sarah ardizzone, really made me feel a little more magical.
The nutcracker simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tchaikovskys nutcracker has enchanted audiences of all ages for over a century, transporting them to a fairytale fantasyland. He acknowledged and assisted his son, alexandre dumas, to become a successful novelist and playwright. This vintage book contains alexandre dumass childrens tale, the nutcracker of nuremberg. American ballet theater and mikhail baryshnikovs the nutcracker. Hoffmann, the nutcracker of nuremberg is the magical adventure of marie stahlbaums favourite toy, the nutcracker, who battles the nefarious mouse king in battle and takes the reader on a wonderful adventure, into a magical land of dolls. From alexandre dumas to stephen king and john le carre, these stories of nerve and endurance are perennially compelling. Hoffmanns nutcracker and mouse king 1816, in which a young girl is whisked away to the land of toys to help her animated nutcracker defeat the mouse king, and alexandre dumass 1845 adaptation, the tale of the nutcracker, based on hoffmanns popular work. Hoffmann was set to music by tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by marius petipa. The nutcracker is a twoact ballet by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky first performed in russia in december 1892 and based on the stories of e. Alexandre dumas altered that original version, making it lighter and less scary.
Books for all kinds of readers readhowyouwant offers the widest selection of ondemand, accessible format editions on the market today. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Thats when you shout, do your worst, for i will do mine. Russian city where the first nutcracker ballet premiered. It was the tale of a little girl, marie, and her christmas toys. The ballet version of the nutcracker wasnt directly based on the short story by eta hoffmann, but on a retelling called the story of a nutcracker. Nutcracker and mouse king and the tale of the nutcracker by. Join clara and the nutcracker on a magical christmas journey through the kingdom of sweets in classic coloring. They are known as alexandre dumas pere father and alexandre dumas fils son. In response, dumas told a lighter version of the nutcracker, which he later wrote and translated into french. Be sure to subscribe for the latest score videos pyotr tchaikovsky the nutcracker full ballet performed by the rotterdams philharmonisch orkest, jongensk. A story that spawned a thousand childrens books and countless adaptations for the stage, and then eventually made it to the silver screen.
He was brought up by his mother and later moved to paris to work as a clerk. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. Each edition has been optimized for maximum readability, using our patentpending conversion technology. This vintage book contains alexandre dumas s childrens tale, the nutcracker of nuremberg. Dumas simplified the original story, which was multilayered with a story within the story within the story, kind of like a gobstopper.
Hoffmann, but alexandre dumas borrowed the story and created his own sweetened version which in turn directly inspired the famous tchaikovsky ballet. Peter tchaikovsky, the famous russian composer, was commissioned by mastermind choreographer marius petipa to compose the ballet, score based on alexandre dumas s adaptation of e. Hoffmann and alexandre dumas senior in the language of dance. One of the most widely read french authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, alexandre dumas 18021870 wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous three musketeers trilogy, the count of monte cristo, and the man in the iron mask. Dec 03, 2010 tchaikovskys the nutcracker is one of the best known and most loved pieces of the composer, the music of which has inspired many choreographers to the tell the colourful christmas fairytale of e. Hoffmann cue my surprise when i discovered that marius pepita, with whom tchaikovsky collaborated for the ballet, based the story of the. Discover the nutcracker part1 iphoneipad game play. The nutcracker ballet by pyotr tchaikovsky libretto by marius petipa based on the fairytale of e. Hoffmanns title for it was nutcracker and mouse king. Id never read either of these before my knowledge of the nutcracker story comes from the ballet by mikhail baryshnikov. Hoffmann and the edition i read has them both together, translated into english by joachim neugros.
Hoffman in the early 1800s, then to the remake of the story by alexandre dumas later in the century. Hoffmans, the nutcracker and the the mouse king, the sugar plum fairy rules over the kingdom of sweets. The nutcracker doll that mysterious godfather drosselmeyer gives to little marie for christmas. Alexandre dumas, pere, one of the most prolific and most popular french authors of the 19th century. Set in the early 19th century france during the time of the bourbon restoration, it tells the story of a man wrongfully imprisoned, who escapes and seeks revenge.
The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. This is the one of the most popular works by alexandre dumas, the count of monte cristo. And in 1892 a team of russians turned dumas version into a. One minute you will bathe under the sun and the next you will be shattered upon the rocks. Get the best deals on alexandre dumas books when you shop the largest online selection at. Hoffmanns nutcracker and mouse king 1816, in which a young girl is whisked away to the land of toys to help her animated nutcracker defeat the mouse king, and alexandre dumass 1845 adaptation, the tale of the nutcracker, based on. Dumass version was adapted by the russian composer pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky into the famous ballet the nutcracker. The year alexander dumas adapted etas book for ballet. The story of a nutcracker by alexandre dumas, paperback. The original ballet was created by marius petipa and lev inavov with an original music score composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. This charming new translation offers a family story that everyone can enjoy.
We look at the origins of the nutcracker as a short story by e. The nutcracker histoire dun cassenoisette, 1844 is a retelling by alexandre dumas, pere of the hoffmann tale, nearly identical in plot. Apr 12, 2019 alexandre dumas is a celebrated french author best known for his historical adventure novels, including the three musketeers and the count of monte cristo. Alexandre dumas books list of books by author alexandre. The story of a nutcracker by alexandre dumas penguin books. World premiere on december 18, 1892 mariinsky theatre st. Books for all kinds of readers readhowyouwant offers the widest selection of ondemand accessible format editions on the. The tale of the nutcracker and the mouse king was originally conceived in the early 1800s by german writer e. A young girl, clara marie in the original and mariamasha in current russian adaptations receives a toy nutcracker for christmas. Jun 25, 2018 be sure to subscribe for the latest score videos pyotr tchaikovsky the nutcracker full ballet performed by the rotterdams philharmonisch orkest, jongensk. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The player becomes actor of its listening and appropriates the strong visual and audio universe from the tale. The nutcracker was tchaikovskys only ballet not choreographed by marius petipa.
The nutcracker doll that mysterious godfather drosselmeyer gives to little marie for christmas is no ordinary toy. She awakens in bed and is saluted by the nutcracker prince. Hoffmanns story the nutcracker and the mouse king, by alexandre dumas called the story of a nutcracker. The nutcracker and its many mysteries the new york times. The nutcracker features the full text of alexandre dumass the history of a nutcracker, the story that was adapted for tchaikovskys classic ballet, the nutcracker, in 1892. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nutcracker and mouse king and the tale of the nutcracker. Read the nutcracker by alexandre dumas available from rakuten kobo. And the edition i read has them both together, translated into english by joachim neugroschel. Hoffmann s story the nutcracker and the mouse king, by alexandre dumas called the story of a nutcracker. Dec 25, 2012 one of hoffmanns stories was adapted by the french writer alexandre dumas. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the land of sweets on christmas eve. Based on alexandre dumas adaptation of a story by e.
Bring color to the wonderful world of the nutcracker. Sugar plum fairy public domain super heroes fandom. Hoffmann, but alexandre dumas borrowedthe story and created his own sweetened version which in turn directly inspired the famous tchaikovsky ballet. Dumas story was an adaptation of the dark fairytale the nutcracker and the mouse king, written by e. And in 1892 a team of russians turned dumas version into a ballet. Hoffmanns tale the nutcracker and the mouse king 1816, george balanchines the nutcracker is one of the most complex ballets in the companys active repertory and provides an unforgettable spark to the holiday season. The story of a nutcracker by alexandre dumas penguin. Be the core of an immersive experience based on piotr tchaikovsky and alexandre dumas. Tchaikovsky included unusual instruments and exotic dances in the nutcracker. It was commissioned by the director of moscows imperial theatres, ivan vsevolozhsky, in 1891, and premiered a week before christmas 1892. The nutcracker features the full text of alexandre dumas s the history of a nutcracker, the story that was adapted for tchaikovskys classic ballet, the nutcracker, in 1892. Dumas version of the novella the nutcracker and the mouse king was. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
For the happy man prayer is only a jumble of words, until the day when sorrow comes to explain to him. The story of the nut krakatuk and the princess pirlipate, and part iii. Dumas version adapted the story for younger audiences and lessened the dark and even frightening romantic elements, making the nutcracker the light and dreamy story we know today. Nutcracker and mouse king and the tale of the nutcracker by e.
Nutcracker and mouse king and the tale of the nutcracker. Until i came across this copy of the nutcracker by alexandre dumas, i had been under the impression that the famous ballet was based upon the nutcracker fairy tale by e. Here, at alexandre dumas works, you can find the best of this scintillating authors historical novels, essays, plays, and travel books we also have a biography of alexandre dumas, recounting a personal life as tumultuous as the fiction he penned, as well as a constantly updated selection of his quotes, anecdotes, and timeless wisdom. Ivan vsevolozhsky and marius petipa adapted hoffmanns story for the ballet.