The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Hoffman E.

Hoffmann's fairy tale about the Nutcracker is one of the most popular Christmas books. Tchaikovsky’s ballet turned her into a magical and sweet New Year's story, glorifying love, youth and triumph of good forces. But the fairy tale is much deeper, it affects philosophical meanings, shows the interpenetration of reality and dreams, contrasts freedom "rock that rule." Hoffmann speaks of the constant presence of infernal forces that only a courageous loving heart can defeat, even if it is a naive heart of a “little dreamer”. This book offers a new reading of one of the most mysterious fairy tales of the world classics. Illustrations with the Hoffmann atmosphere were created by the world famous artist Igor Oleinikov, awarded the gold medal to them. H.K. Andersen for outstanding merits and contribution to world literature for children and youth. A collection publication in a design performance, released by a limited circulation, is a wonderful Christmas gift.