U Hopewell Elias Sohlia was a prominent Khasi poet, writer, folkorist, and Catholic priest from Meghalaya. He is regarded as one of the important figures in modern Khasi literature.

Hopewell Elias Sohlia

1908–1966, writes in Khasi, writer

Books on record

Ki khanatang U Barim1972 Ka Pansgiat Ksiar Saw Aiom1975 Ka Umpohliew Rupa1976 Ka Hamsaia Ki Por Ed. 2nd1976

Elsewhere

Wikidata Q140266626

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