The Battle of the River Guadalete in 716 marked a pivotal moment in the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, where Muslim forces defeated the Visigothic army. This battle solidified Muslim control over much of Spain and initiated a period of significant cultural and intellectual exchange. The aftermath of this battle laid the groundwork for a vibrant literary culture that would influence poets and writers in both the Islamic and Christian worlds.

The victory at Guadalete allowed for the flourishing of Arabic poetry and prose in Spain, which would later influence the works of Christian poets during the Reconquista. The blending of cultures and languages during this period inspired literary movements that emphasized themes of coexistence and cultural dialogue, seen in the works of poets like Jorge Manrique.