Man of Gold

The hero of the story, the brave and talented sailor of the Danube, Timár Mihály, gets the treasures of the rich Ali Csorbadzsi and marries the daughter of the Pasha, Timea. Yet his marriage is unhappy. He is not content with his successful enterprise and his ever growing riches. He finds happiness on a secluded island in the Danube, by the side of young Noémi who lives isolated from society. Noemi gives birth to their child. For years he conducts a double life, then grows tired of this, and, throwing his wealth away, stays with his lover. (jakelijan virallinen teksti)