Adolfo Caminha: Life and Legacy Adolfo Ferreira Caminha (born May 29, 1867, in Aracati, Brazil – died 1897) was a groundbreaking Brazilian naturalist novelist. Though his life was tragically short, he left an indelible mark on Latin American literature with his bold exploration of taboo subjects and unflinching portrayal of social realities. Early Life and Education Caminha’s early life was marked by hardship. He became orphaned at…