Ventura García Calderón and José de la Riva-Agüero through their correspondence (1906-1938)

Pérez Valdivia J.; Morán D. · Desde el Sur (2025) · DOI: 10.21142/des-1704-2025-0099

Resumen

Ventura García Calderón (1886-1959) and José de la Riva-Agüero (1885-1945) were two of the most prominent exponents of the so-called Generation of 1900 or Generation of 1905. Their extensive intellectual output and careers as public figures reflect their relevance. The central objective of this research is to analyze how this friendly-intellectual relationship was maintained over time despite growing political differences. It is hypothesized that, despite these growing political differences, García Calderón chose to prioritize above all else a friendship forged since childhood. This research identifies affinities and differences; as well as contextualizes, describes, analyzes, compares, understands, explains, and interprets this long relationship that persisted despite political ups and downs. The sources consulted are the correspondence exchanged between them and some complementary texts. An examination of the documentation concludes that García Calderón was the main agent for preserving the friendship despite Riva-Agüero’s conservative stances and the turbulent political climate of the 1930s, characterized by political polarization, which left little room for liberal stances like those of García Calderón.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola