Tove Irma Margit Ditlevsen (14 December 1917 – 7 March 1976) was a Danish poet and author. With published works in a variety of genres, she was one of Denmark's best-known authors by the time of her death.
Tove Ditlevsens novelleproduktion kulminerede i hendes sidste novellesamling, ”Den onde lykke” fra 1963.