In this brilliant retelling of Wagner's Ring Cycle, noted poet Jorge Luj n reveals the true hero of these ancient and powerful myths -- Brunhilda, who through her love, passion, and unwavering loyalty redeems Siegfried. The gods and her whole world come crashing down around her, but by her sacrifice she manages to remain a stirring and admirable figure amongst the vain, the greedy, the venal, and even the evil forces all around her. Lavishly and exquisitely...