Written in Portuguese and published in 1890, this epic poem tells the story of a woman who is both beautiful and evil. Ribeiro's masterful use of language creates a haunting atmosphere that draws the reader into this dark tale of passion and betrayal. A classic of Portuguese literature that deserves to be better known in the English-speaking world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.