The book "The Golden Ring and the Valkyries. The Ring of the Nibelungs, Part 1" by Richard Wagner is the first part of the famous opera tetralogy, which includes four musical dramas. This part tells about the emergence of the Golden Ring and the curse that accompanies it, as well as about the adventures and vicissitudes of gods, people, giants and valkyries. The main themes of the work are love, overcoming fate, betrayal, loyalty, the struggle for power and the power of music, which permeates the entire story. This book is characterized by deep philosophical undertones, rich musical themes and an exciting plot that transports the reader to the world of myths and legends, where the forces of good and evil are constantly intertwined in the fine web of fate.