27. The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffman

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In this episode, Taylor and Dylan read the original Nutcracker story, a Christmas children's classic that is a much darker tale than the popular ballet. They discuss the themes of societal rejection and childlike imagination, as well as the contrast between the beatiful and the grotesque. Taylor discusses anaerobic processed coffee. Dylan experiences deja vu. What does this story have in common with Franz Kafka, Alexandre Dumas, and Belsnickel? Does translation impact an author's meaning? And why are German fairytales always so creepy? Find out on this episode of Redeeming Reads.

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