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La democracia no ha curado a España de su morofobia secular. Con más de ochocientas ilustraciones, La imagen del magrebí en España prueba que el insulto al vecino del sur es constante en nuestra iconografía.Doce siglos de estereotipos peyorativos sobre los musulmanes en general y los marroquíes en particular no han preparado a la población española para dar una cálida bienvenida a los inmigrantes procedentes del sur del Estrecho. Así que, aunque los medios de comunicación y las organizaciones progresistas se esfuercen por denunciar la xenofobia y el racismo, mucha gente en la calle, y también en el Gobierno de Amar, asocia al marroquí con la suciedad, el ruido y la delincuencia. Lo constata Eloy Martín Corrales en su La imagen del magrebí en España, un libro que explora un camino valientemente abierto por Juan Goytisolo y que, recién aparecido, ya puede ser considerado un clásico en esta materia.Martín Corrales ha recopilado más de 800 imágenes sobre el moro producidas en España entre los siglos XVI y XXI, y en su inmensa mayoría son negativas para el vecino del sur. Constituyen toda una propaganda de guerra, vinculada a los que Antonio Miguel Bernal señala en el prólogo: “España es el único Estado europeo occidental que, en buena parte de su territorio, y en el transcurso de tres a ocho siglos según regiones, perteneció al ámbito de los países islámicos, y el único que, a su ves, en una especie de desquite histórico, mantiene desde hace cinco siglos una presencia controvertida en el norte africano”.Comienza esta propaganda con la Reconquista, que, para desprestigiar al enemigo musulmán, le atribuye las supuestas características de falsedad, traición, perfidia, maldad, perversidad, crueldad, cobardía y sexualidad –cabría decir bisexualidad– desenfranada. Y continúa con las razias en las costas españolas de los corsarios de Berbería, durante los siglos XVI y XVII, España libra en Marruecos la guerra cuando se forja la advertencia de “Moros en la costa”. Ya en el XIX de 1859-1860 al grito de: “Guerra, guerra al infiel marroquí”, y en ese periodo nace el orientalismo pictórico de los Mariano Fortuny y Antonio Muñoz Degrain, que sirve para fijar los clisés de indolencia, ferocidad, fanatismo y lujuria, lo último con imaginarias escenas de odaliscas en el harén.En el siglo XX a España le costó 20 años hacerse con el control de las zonas del Rif y la Yebala que le tocaba colonizar. Las derrotas del Barranco del Lobo (1909) y Annual (1921) convirtieron a los marroquíes en unos “cafres”, a los que había que “aplastar sin contemplaciones”. No obstante, una vez asentado el Protectorado, nació una nueva imagen: la del “morito bueno”, el primitivo, ingenuo, simpático y dolicocéfalo individuo en chilaba que decía: “Paisa, yo estar amigo”. Y, como observa Martín Corrales, se desarrolló una segunda ola de pintura orientalista, más realista y respetuosa, liberada en gran medida de prejuicios y fantasmas, que tuvo en Mariano Bertuchi su figura más señera.El romance duró poco. La participación de tropas moras en la guerra franquista contra la República resucitó, esta vez entre la izquierda, los estereotipos de brutalidad y lascivia. Y mientras Dolores Ibarruri denunciaba a “la morisima salvaje, borracha de sensualidad, que se vierte en horrendas violaciones de nuestras mujeres”, la derecha tenía que inventarse mitos, como en de la comunidad de creencia en Dios de marroquíes y franquistas, para justificar el recurso a la ayuda militar de los sarracenos. El contrasentimiento terminó con la mascarada de la Guardia Mora de Franco y la escena valleinclanesca de Mohamed Ben Mizián, capitán general de Balicia, haciendo la ofrenda a Santiago Matamoros.Observa acertadamente Martín Corrales que la visión positiva de lo moro que intentó difundir el franquismo jam´ás llegó a cuajar popularmente, como lo prueban los tebeos de El Guerrero del Antifaz o El Capitán Trueno. Además de imágenes bien explícitas, Martín Corrales espiga de estos comics los siguientes insultos dirigidos al vecino sur: “Moro del infierno”, “puerco sarraceno”, “vil traicionero”, “pajarraco de mal agüero”, “sabandija”, “chusma”, “esbirro del diablo”, “cara de betún” y “morángano”. ¡Y eso que era amigo del régimen!Un fenómeno curioso descrito en La imagen del magrebí en España es que junto al odio al moro real y cercano existe a veces en España una simpatía por el moro lejano o imaginario. En tiempos fue la leyenda del buen Abencerraje, el noble exiliado granadino, y hoy es el entusiasmo por el militante del Polisario. Martín Corrales recuerda que la imagen del fiel y noble guerrero saharaui, el muy literario hijo de la nube, en contraposición a la del desleal y cobarde marroquí, comenzó a ser forjada a fines de los cincuenta por los militares españoles destacados en el Sáhara Occidental. ¿Es posible que muchos progresistas la adopten ahora como coartada inconsciente para su morofobia?

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Stephanie Robinson
Stephanie Robinson June 16, 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel."
Matthew Nguyen
Matthew Nguyen September 07, 2024
"A decent, if standard, experience. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Perfectly average."
Gary Diaz
Gary Diaz July 01, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading."
Richard Phillips
Richard Phillips January 19, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Anthony Ramirez
Anthony Ramirez March 04, 2025
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Ryan Wilson
Ryan Wilson November 02, 2024
"A decent, if standard, experience. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars."
Carol Taylor
Carol Taylor December 26, 2024
"Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Barbara Garcia
Barbara Garcia April 07, 2025
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
Amanda Perez
Amanda Perez January 04, 2025
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel."
Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson June 05, 2024
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
Jennifer Gonzalez
Jennifer Gonzalez March 01, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
William Wright
William Wright February 24, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Jacob Miller
Jacob Miller April 06, 2025
"I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem."
Melissa Rivera
Melissa Rivera April 20, 2025
"I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Paul Torres
Paul Torres March 02, 2024
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Deborah Moore
Deborah Moore August 20, 2024
"A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me."
Stephanie Hill
Stephanie Hill September 23, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
William White
William White November 17, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Thomas Lee
Thomas Lee January 06, 2025
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Dorothy Hall
Dorothy Hall May 15, 2025
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading."
Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson November 05, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Jennifer Baker
Jennifer Baker May 06, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
William Wright
William Wright January 29, 2024
"Not entirely to my refined tastes. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes."
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