Almoran And Hamet V1: An Oriental Tale (1761)

By John Hawkesworth

Book Overview

Almoran and Hamet is a novel written by John Hawkesworth and first published in 1761. The story is set in an imaginary Middle Eastern kingdom and tells the tale of two brothers, Almoran and Hamet, who are separated at birth and raised in different circumstances. Almoran grows up to become a tyrannical ruler who is despised by his people, while Hamet becomes a wise and just leader who is loved by his subjects. When the two brothers finally meet, they must confront their differences and decide whether to reconcile or continue their bitter rivalry. Along the way, the novel explores themes of power, love, and redemption, and offers a vivid portrait of life in an exotic and unfamiliar culture.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164160303
• ISBN13: 9781164160304
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"