Diego Hurtado de Mendoza y Pacheco was a Spanish poet and diplomat who served as Spain's ambassador to Italy. His literary work is characterized by its depth and influential style, which shaped Spanish literature. He is known for his ability to capture the essence of Spanish society of his time through his poems and diplomatic writings. Since the 17th century, theories have suggested he may be the author of Lazarillo de Tormes, indicating his potential impact on early Spanish novels.
Beautifully made tile patterns are one of the most striking expressions of Portuguese culture and dazzling tableaux are ubiquitous in Portugal's old cities. This book contains a wonderful collection of designs originating from the 17th and 18th century.
A wily scoundrel named Lazaro shares life's difficult lessons with the reader as he serves under different masters in sixteenth-century Castile.