First Assamese Sonnet writer

First Assamese Sonnet writer

 The first Assamese sonnet writer is Hemchandra Goswami. He wrote the poem "Priyotomar Sithi" (Letter from the Beloved) in 1889. The poem is written in the traditional Italian sonnet form, with 14 lines divided into an octave and a sestet. The octave sets up the theme of the poem, which is the speaker's love for the beloved. The sestet then explores the speaker's longing for the beloved and their hope for a reunion.

Goswami was a prolific writer and scholar, and he is considered one of the pioneers of modern Assamese literature. He was also a social reformer, and he fought for the rights of the Assamese people.

The poem "Priyotomar Sithi" is a beautiful and moving expression of love. It is also a significant work in Assamese literature, as it is the first Assamese sonnet.