
ALMORAN - AND - HAMET: - AN - ORIENTAL TALE. - In TWO VOLUMES. - by - John Hawkesworth - MDCCLXI.
VOLUME FIRST.
ALMORAN - AND - HAMET
CHAP. I.
CHAP. II.
CHAP. III.
CHAP. IV.
CHAP. V.
CHAP. VI.
CHAP. VII.
In a lavish Persian court, twin brothers are born to a powerful sultan, each destined for very different lives. The elder, Almoran, is raised amid opulence and taught to see royal authority as the ultimate source of happiness, while his younger sibling, Hamur, learns humility and seeks solace in spiritual devotion. Their contrasting educations quickly shape divergent temperaments: Almoran becomes proud and restless, eager for power, whereas Hamur grows gentle, patient, and focused on a higher, enduring peace.
The narrative follows the early years of this rivalry, portraying court intrigue, flattery, and the subtle ways each brother navigates his place in the seraglio. Listeners are drawn into the richly detailed world of 17th‑century Persia, where the clash of ambition and piety sets the stage for a deeper exploration of destiny, loyalty, and the true nature of rulership.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (196K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 10, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1714–1773
A self-educated London writer who moved in Samuel Johnson’s circle, he became known for lively essays, stage adaptations, and influential editorial work. He is now especially remembered for shaping the published accounts of Britain’s great Pacific voyages, including Captain Cook’s first expedition.
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