In the Darkness of the Junkers is an important novel in Brazilian literature, written in 1904 by the author Adolfo Ferreira Caminha. In this book, the author reflects the realities of the period of the beginning of the 20th century in Brazil through the prism of the memories of the main character, who left his native country in search of a better life in the United States. The novel is a vivid example of the literature of realism and naturalism in the Brazilian literature of that time, where the writer reveals the social and emotional experiences of the characters, their hopes and disappointments. "In the Darkness of Junkers" remains relevant and evokes a desire to learn the truth about life, which leaves a mark in the hearts of readers.