(Isstories Editorial):- New York City, New York Aug 22, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Title: Lost Generation
Author: Eralides Cabrera
Genre: Historical Drama / Literary Fiction
A Powerful New Novel Chronicles the Cuban Exodus and the Resilience of the Human Spirit
Lost Generation by Eralides Cabrera is a sweeping, emotionally charged tale set against one of the most defining moments in modern Cuban history–the exodus sparked by the political transformations of 1959. Cabrera’s work captures the mass migration that has never truly ceased, as wave after wave of Cubans leave their homeland in search of a life shaped by liberty, opportunity, and hope.
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The novel draws deeply from the realities of post-revolutionary Cuba, when political shifts drove families apart and pushed countless citizens to risk everything for the promise of a better life in America. Cabrera’s vivid prose places readers in the midst of this journey–feeling the sting of departure, the uncertainty of foreign shores, and the relentless drive to start anew.
Intertwined with the larger political narrative is the tender yet turbulent story of a prohibited love. It is a romance burdened with the stigma of treason and discord, mirroring the fractured loyalties of a nation divided. The lovers’ struggle becomes a microcosm of the era’s conflicts, where personal desire is inseparable from political consequence.
At its core, Lost Generation is an exploration of perseverance–the refusal to surrender to oppression or despair. Cabrera’s migrants are not passive victims of circumstance; they are determined architects of their own destinies. Through them, the novel examines:
- Exile and Identity – The tension of belonging to two worlds, shaping a new self without abandoning the old.
- Freedom as an Ideal – America as both a sanctuary and a challenge, testing the dreams that brought the migrants to its shores.
- Love as Resistance – Forbidden romance as an act of defiance, yet also a reminder of the personal costs of political division.
Symbolism permeates the work: the sea as both peril and possibility; love as a bridge and a battleground; and freedom as the ultimate yet elusive horizon. Cabrera’s storytelling marries the historical with the intimate, ensuring the novel resonates not only as a political narrative but also as a deeply human one.
Eralides Cabrera is a gifted storyteller with a deep understanding of the cultural, political, and emotional landscapes of Cuban history. His writing is marked by lyrical prose, historical authenticity, and an unflinching exploration of the human heart under pressure. Lost Generation stands as a testament to his ability to bring history to life through unforgettable characters and timeless themes.
Availability: Lost Generation is now available in bookstores and online retailers worldwide.
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