Libros de Francisco Loubayssin De Lamarca (2 libros)

Knightly romance between Don Henrique and Princess Elisauira, in 9 books, set in Chile; historical events mentioned includes Magellan's circumnavigation and a description of the battle of Tucapel in 1559; also discussed tales of Spanish and Portuguese exploration in the New World.

This novel is unique in the time period. Written in Spanish, by a French author, and published in Paris, the title (Deceits of this World) relates to a well-established genre wherein literature and morality were intertwined. Loubayssin writes with irony and wit. It is delicately erotic, a feature that cannot be found in its Spanish counterparts, due to the repressive censorship in Spain at that time. - In Spanish.