Which romance features a protagonist who is tricked into sleeping with a woman because she has been magically disguised to look like his true love?
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Correct answer: Le Morte d'Arthur (Lancelot and Elaine of Corbenic)
In Malory's work, Sir Lancelot is tricked by King Pelles and Dame Brusen into sleeping with Elaine of Corbenic, believing she is Guinevere. This union results in the birth of Galahad, destined to be the perfect Grail knight.
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