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The Black Legend The Black Legend and the Spanish Identity in Golden Age Spanish Theatre (1580-1665)

The Black Legend is the perception/theory that Spaniards are especially tyrannical, cruel, intolerant, lustful, and greedy people. These powerful stereotypes prevent an accurate understanding of Early-Modern, and even contemporary Spain.

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