Knud Sørensen

{{Short description|Danish writer, poet and novelist (1928–2022)}}

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Knud Sørensen (10 March 1928 – 26 September 2022)[https://www.tv2nord.dk/nordjylland/danmarks-aeldste-lyriker-er-doed Danmarks ældste lyriker er død] {{in lang|da}} was a Danish writer, poet and novelist.

Born in Hjørring, in 1958 Sørensen settled as a surveyor on Mors.{{cite web|url=http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Kunst_og_kultur/Litteratur/Dansk_litteratur/Efter_1940/Knud_S%C3%B8rensen|title=Knud Sørensen - Gyldendal - Den Store Danske|website=www.denstoredanske.dk}} He made his debut as a poet with Eksplosion in 1961.[http://www.litteraturpriser.dk/aut/SK.htm#SKnudSoerensen Knud Sørensen] at litteraturpriser.dk

Since then, his authorship has included poems, essays, novels, biographies, and a radio play. His 1997 novel En tid was awarded the Kritikerprisen by the Danish Publishers Association and Weekendavisen's 1997 literature award. Additionally, he has received a number of working grants and funds, including a lifelong grant from the Danish Arts Agency.