If you loved Morgan Freeman’s wise, enchanting narration in Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms or Keira Knightley’s unforgettable Sugar Plum Fairy, then you need to hear the original story that inspired every movie, ballet, and Christmas adaptation ever made. Before Disney brought it to life with stunning visuals, before the Barbie animated classic, before the world-famous ballet filled theatres every December — E.T.A. Hoffmann wrote the magical tale that started it all.

Step into a world of living toys, enchanted kingdoms, battles with the Mouse King, and the timeless wonder that made The Nutcracker a global holiday tradition. This Full Audiobook stays true to the original 1816 masterpiece, delivering the fantasy, adventure, and Christmas spirit that movies have drawn from for over 200 years.

Perfect for cozy December nights, car rides, decorating the tree, or falling asleep to a timeless classic.

In this audiobook you’ll experience:
The original Nutcracker story — before every adaptation
Magical Christmas fantasy and cinematic worldbuilding
A richer, deeper tale than any film version
The classic Mouse King battle in its original form
A perfect listen for fans of Disney, ballet, fantasy, and holiday movies

If you enjoy holiday films, magical adventures, or the Nutcracker movies, you’ll love hearing the legendary story that inspired them all.

Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Christmas Story
• (00:06:16 ) - The Gifts
• (00:15:15 ) - Nutcracker
• (00:24:00 ) - Nutcracker and Mouse King
• (00:31:05 ) - The Clock That Stands Still
• (00:42:49 ) - Nutcracker and Mouse King
• (00:52:48 ) - The Nutcracker
• (01:02:35 ) - Princess Pirlipat
• (01:15:31 ) - The Princess Pirlipat and the Mouse
• (01:28:45 ) - The Nut Crackatuck
• (01:36:04 ) - "Cracking the Nut Crackatuck"
• (01:45:26 ) - The Nutcracker and Mouse King
• (01:53:03 ) - The Mouse King
• (02:03:45 ) - Nutcracker
• (02:09:09 ) - The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
• (02:20:53 ) - The Nutcracker and the Moors
• (02:23:35 ) - Nutcracker and the Confectionville
• (02:25:58 ) - Nutcracker and the Princess
• (02:32:54 ) - Nutcracker and the Mouse King
• (02:43:07 ) - The Nutcracker's Wedding