Knud Sørensen (born March 10, 1928) is a Danish writer, poet and novelist.
Born in Hjørring, in 1958 Sørensen settled as a surveyor on Mors. He made his debut as a poet with Eksplosion in 1961. 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.
Digtsamlingen er præget af en oprigtig glæde over tilværelsen, over naturen og naturens gang, som Knud Sørensen følger på nærmeste hold, hvad enten det er haven eller fjorden eller strandengene, altid med et åbent øje for vejrets og årstidernes skiften.