In the Goldberg Variations finale, Jamie Goldberg grapples with existential uncertainty and self-discovery. He starts by rejecting the gay sexual underworld he had fallen into....

In the Goldberg Variations finale, Jamie Goldberg grapples with existential uncertainty and self-discovery. He starts by rejecting the gay sexual underworld he had fallen into. In turn he throws himself into his studies. Upon learning that he has been cast as Horatio in a university production of Hamlet, he experiences a surge of elation. However, this euphoria is short-lived as he realizes that he will be sharing the stage with his bully schoolmate, Ben, who will be in the lead role of Hamlet. Jamie then throws himself into politics, only to unexpectedly clash with his activist mother who still doesn't accept her own gay son. To pay for his education, he accepts a temporary job at a right-wing bank, which puts him at odds with his liberal friends, including his best friend and roommate. These attempts to evade his true self ultimately fail as he confronts the reality he has been desperately attempting to conceal and rationalize. Not unlike Hamlet, he is suddenly confronted with the undeniable truth and faces the ultimate challenge: how to accept what he finds so profoundly unacceptable.

Author: Jonathan Arnowitz-Taylor
Publisher: Arnoland Press
Published: 05/01/2025
Pages: 358
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9781734295757

About the Author
Arnowitz-Taylor, Jonathan: - Jonathan Arnowitz Taylor is an American-born writer and designer currently residing in Turin, Italy. His career is a rich tapestry of literary achievement, underground cultures, and groundbreaking work in user experience design, all underscored by a deep commitment to ethics, community and social justice.Jonathan's life and work are a testament to the power of creativity and community. His contributions to literature and design, combined with his leadership in the LGBTQ+ Leather community, make him a compelling figure whose work resonates with authenticity and depth. Through his books and professional achievements, Jonathan continues to inspire and engage audiences around the world, inviting them to explore the complexities and beauty of life through his unique lens and open people to new alternative ways or thinking and living.