Almoran and Hamet is a novel written by John Hawkesworth in 1761. It is an oriental tale that tells the story of two brothers, Almoran and Hamet, who are heirs to the throne of a fictional kingdom called Hamyar. The novel is set in a world of magic and mystery, with genies, sorcerers, and enchanted gardens. The story begins with the death of the king of Hamyar, leaving his two sons, Almoran and Hamet, to compete for the throne. Almoran, the elder brother, is selfish and tyrannical, while Hamet is kind and just. Almoran becomes the ruler of Hamyar, and Hamet is banished from the kingdom. The novel follows the adventures of Hamet as he travels through different lands, encountering various challenges and obstacles. He meets a beautiful princess named Zoraida, who he falls in love with, and together they embark on a quest to overthrow Almoran and restore justice to the kingdom of Hamyar. Throughout the novel, there are themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The characters face moral dilemmas and must make difficult choices to achieve their goals. The novel also explores the power of magic and the supernatural, with genies and sorcerers playing significant roles in the story. Almoran and Hamet is a classic work of literature that has influenced many writers and artists over the years. It is an engaging and entertaining story that transports readers to a world of adventure and fantasy.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.