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This thesis offers the first comprehensive study of how the story of the Siete infantes de Lara, originating in thirteenth-century Castilian chronicles, has been adapted and reinterpreted over time. It examines its evolution through various literary forms, including novels, short stories, and theatrical works, particularly within the context of Romanticism and Orientalism. The research also explores the roles of Muslim and Jewish characters in these narratives and their significance in early modern Spanish culture.