Ernst theodor amadeus hoffmann commonly abbreviated as e. 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. Hoffmann s title for it was nutcracker and mouse king. Hoffmann books, author biography, and reading level.
What to expect from les contes dhoffmann metropolitan opera. Hoffmann he changed wilhelm into amadeus out of his admiration for mozart, was a german author of the early 1800s, the early romantic era, known for his. Dec 27, 2014 eta hoffmann referat eta hoffmann nussknacker restaurant eta hoffmann. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The german erzgebirge ore mountains is a mountain range in eastern germany. This was the version used as the basis for the 1892 tchaikovsky ballet the nutcracker, but in that, maries name is usually changed to clara. I tried a german translator online and it came back manual labor. In his stories, hoffmann skilfully combined wild flights of imagination with vivid and convincing examinations of human character and psychology.
The seiffener volkskunst eg was founded by local craftsmen in 1958. Maurice sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the pacific northwest ballets christmas production of nutcracker and has created. Long before the first christian ulbricht nutcrackers were designed the ulbricht family lived in the german erzgebirge until the end of world war ii. 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. Hoffmanns title for it was nutcracker and mouse king. Hoffmann was a writer the creator of the nutcracker as well as the stories on which les contes dhoffmann the tales of hoffmann is based. Ernst theodor wilhelm hoffmann 24 january 1776 25 june 1822, better known by his pen name e. These technologies are used for things like personalized ads. This is not the nutcracker sweet, as passed on by tchaikovsky and marius petipa. It was the tale of a little girl, marie, and her christmas toys.
The story is wellknown, but the beauty of this book made it seem brand new. Hoffmann, 9781786330635, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His stories form the basis of jacques offenbach s opera the tales of hoffmann, in which hoffmann appears heavily fictionalized as the hero. Not only is the cover exquisite, but the art and illustrations inside the book are fantastic. This eyeopening new volume presents two of the tales earliest versions, both in new translations. Ernst theodor amadeus, 17761822 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article. Never in my nutcrackersaturated years had i actually read hoffmanns tale the nutcracker and the mouse king.
Ulbricht nutcrackers christian ulbricht nutcrackers. Handcrafted german nutcrackers by christian ulbricht authorized dealer shop online or in our usa store. Hoffmann, one of the most famous writers of german romanticism. Hoffmann and julius eduard hitzig page images at hathitrust. Hoffmann 751 downloads tales from the german, comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors 445 downloads. Tales of hoffmann choreography by peter darrell music by jacques offenbach selections from les contes dhoffmann and other works music arranged and orchestrated by john lanchbery libretto by based on the stories by e. The nutcracker eta hoffmann maurice sendak pp9780385348645 the tale of nutcracker, written by e. I anledningen af december maned fik jeg bestilt nogle juleboger hjem, til at forsode juletiden.
In this original version, a marie worries about a beautiful nutcracker thats been broken. Nutcracker is a 1982 british drama film directed by anwar kawadri and starring joan collins, carol white and paul nicholas. The tales of hoffmann study guide florida grand opera. Nathanael, humorously enough, later falls in love with this mechanical wooden doll, mistaking her for a living being and finding in her a more congenial companion than. It is a story about a beautiful young girl, swanhilda. Dec 25, 2012 one of hoffmann s stories was adapted by the french writer alexandre dumas. One of hoffmanns stories was adapted by the french writer alexandre dumas.
Now young children can enjoy this beloved classic in a specially abridged version by bob blaisdell. Opera is for everyone opera is not an art form that only the experienced appreciate. The nutcracker histoire dun cassenoisette, 1844 is a retelling by alexandre dumas, pere of the hoffmann tale, nearly identical in plot. It has retained its freshness because it appeals to the sense of wonder we all share. The setting is in a european village in the late 1800s. Christmas eve at the stahlbaum house, the arrival of godpapa drosselmeier and the presentation of the nutcracker, the fierce battle between the nutcracker and the sevenheaded mouse king, the adventures in christmas wood, toyland, marzipan. The boundaries between dream and reality fade, just as godfather drosselmeier, the nutcracker s creator, is seen as alternately. Hoffmann, 9780486291536, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Explore our diversity and enjoy our products, because. The ulbricht family roots can be traced back to the 17 th century. Oldstyle tales press publishes annotated and illustrated editions of classic horror, classic weird fiction, classic ghost stories, and gothic novels. His stories form the basis of jacques offenbachs opera the tales of hoffmann, in which hoffmann appears heavily fictionalized as the hero.
Set during the cold war, the story concerns a soviet ballerina, who attempts to defect to the west and settle in london. Kg we are one of the biggest manufacturer of original erzgebirge folk art. The plot of the nutcracker and the mouseking is based on a novella by e. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at scholastic. I dug into the penguin classics edition of nutcracker and mouse king and the tale of the nutcracker, which contains both hoffmanns 1816 original and alexandre dumass 1845 retelling and features an introduction by german. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The nutcracker and the mouse king illustrated by e. Included are all the wonderful scenes and characters. Volkmar matthes kunstgew holzwaren 7151 affalterbachwolfsolden tel. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Kind reader, or listener, whatever may be your name, whether frank, robert, henry,anna or maria, i beg you to call to mind the table. The little nutcracker pagemarker is a lovely extra. The nutcracker by eta hoffman illustrated by maurice sendak.
Hoffmann underscores this criticism of klara by introducing the automaton olympia as her ironically symbolic double. Coppelia is a romantic comedic ballet based on stories by eta hoffman. Hoffmann hardcover december 1, 2016 a stunning new heirloom edition of the beloved holiday story that inspired the classic christmastime ballet, reimagined for children with lavish illustrations by christina hess. Since that time they have been dealing with the manufacturing of wooden items in traditional style of the erzgebirge. Get all the lyrics to songs on the nutcracker and the mouseking and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. In his story nutcracker and mouse king, he invites readers inside the magical dream of a young girl, a highly imaginative space filled with both marvels and nightmares, lightness and darkness. Feb 23, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Hoffmann,a german romantic author of fantasy and horror, composer, music critic, and caricaturist. One of the ten best illustrated childrens books of the year. We do this with marketing and advertising partners who may have their own information they.
Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. A young reader s edition of the holiday classic hoffmann, e. The boundaries between dream and reality fade, just as godfather drosselmeier, the nutcrackers creator, is seen as alternately. From dracula and frankenstein to henry james and edgar allan poe, we illuminate your journeys through literatures darkest domains. Hoffmann 17761822 was a prussian lawyer, artist, composer and pioneering writer of horror stories.
Ernst theodor wilhelm hoffmann, better known by his pen name e. No, this is the original hoffmann tale of 1816, in which the froth of christmas revelry occasionally parts to let the dark underside of childhood fantasies and fears peek through. Opera is full of emotion, passion, human conflicts and discoveries. Tales of hoffmann choreography by peter darrell music by jacques offenbach selections from les contes d hoffmann and other works music arranged and orchestrated by john lanchbery libretto by based on the stories by e. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher.
Hoffmann ernst theodor amadeus hoffmann, was a german romantic author of fantasy and horror, a jurist, composer, music critic, draftsman and caricaturist. Hoffmann and the scenario of the opera scenery and costumes by peter docherty lighting by nananne porcher. Nutcrackers, smokers, angels and miners made as copies of classical models, little shaping trees of excellent quality, a wide range of ring turned animals and a. Written in 1816 by one of the leaders of german romanticism for his children, nephews, and nieces, the nutcracker captures better than any. These tales, with their mysterious atmospheres and weird happenings, influenced writers such as poe, stevenson, kafka and freud.
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