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Hiddensee: A Tale Of The Once And Future Nutcracker
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The Author Of The Beloved New York Times Bestseller Wicked Returns With An Inventive Novel Inspired By A Timeless Holiday Legend, Intertwining The Story Of The Famous Nutcracker With The Life Of The Mysterious Toy Maker Named Drosselmeier Who Carves Him.Hiddensee: An Island Of White Sandy Beaches, Salt Marshes, Steep Cliffs, And Pine Forests North Of Berlin In The Baltic Sea, An Island That Is An Enchanting Bohemian Retreat And Home To A Large Artists' Colony A Wellspring Of Inspiration For The Romantic Imagination . . .Having Brought His Legions Of Devoted Readers To Oz In Wicked And To Wonderland In After Alice, Maguire Now Takes Us To The Realms Of The Brothers Grimm And E. T. A. Hoffmann The Enchanted Black Forest Of Bavaria And The Salons Of Munich. Hiddensee Imagines The Backstory Of The Nutcracker, Revealing How This Entrancing Creature Came To Be Carved And How He Guided An Ailing Girl Named Klara Through A Dreamy Paradise On A Christmas Eve. At The Heart Of Hoffmann'S Mysterious Tale Hovers Godfather Drosselmeier The Ominous, Canny, Oneeyed Toy Maker Made Immortal By Petipa And Tchaikovsky'S Fairy Tale Ballet Who Presents The Once And Future Nutcracker To Klara, His Goddaughter.But Hiddensee Is Not Just A Retelling Of A Classic Story. Maguire Discovers In The Flowering Of German Romanticism Ties To Hellenic Mysterycults A Fascination With Death And The Afterlife And Ponders A Profound Question: How Can A Person Who Is Abused By Life, Shortchanged And Challenged, Nevertheless Access Secrets That Benefit The Disadvantaged And Powerless? Ultimately, Hiddensee Offers A Message Of Hope. If The Compromised Godfather Drosselmeier Can Bring An Enchanted Nutcracker To A Young Girl In Distress On A Dark Winter Evening, Perhaps Everyone, However Lonely Or Marginalized, Has Something Precious To Share.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker'? A: 'Hiddensee' falls under the genre of Coming of Age Fiction, blending elements of fantasy with a retelling of a classic holiday story.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Gregory Maguire, known for his imaginative storytelling and previous works such as 'Wicked'.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Hiddensee'? A: 'Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker' contains 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Hiddensee' published? A: 'Hiddensee' was published on October 23, 2018.
- Q: What format is 'Hiddensee' available in? A: This book is available in a paperback format.
- Q: Is 'Hiddensee' a standalone novel or part of a series? A: 'Hiddensee' is a standalone novel and does not belong to a series.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Hiddensee'? A: The novel explores themes of hope, the complexities of life, and the backstory of the Nutcracker, linking it to German Romanticism and Hellenic mystery-cults.
- Q: Who is Drosselmeier in 'Hiddensee'? A: Drosselmeier is a central character in the story, depicted as a mysterious toy maker who carves the Nutcracker and plays a pivotal role in guiding the young girl Klara.
- Q: What age group is 'Hiddensee' suitable for? A: While 'Hiddensee' appeals to a wide range of readers, it is particularly suitable for older children, young adults, and adults who appreciate literary fiction.
- Q: Does 'Hiddensee' contain illustrations or artwork? A: The book is primarily text-based and does not feature illustrations or artwork.