Almoran and Hamet: An Oriental Tale

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Almoran and Hamet: An Oriental Tale

by John Hawkesworth

EN·~3 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
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ALMORAN - AND - HAMET: - AN - ORIENTAL TALE. - In TWO VOLUMES. - by - John Hawkesworth - MDCCLXI.

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VOLUME FIRST.

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ALMORAN - AND - HAMET

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CHAP. I.

10:28
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CHAP. II.

8:29
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CHAP. III.

12:35
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CHAP. IV.

3:56
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CHAP. V.

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CHAP. VI.

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CHAP. VII.

10:00

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (196K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-11-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Hawkesworth

John Hawkesworth

1714–1773

A self-educated London writer who rose from modest beginnings, he became known for lively essays, editing, and one of the most influential published accounts of early Pacific exploration. His career linked the world of Samuel Johnson and The Adventurer with the age of Captain Cook.

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