K. V. Raghupathi is a poet, short story writer, novelist, book reviewer and critic. He is the author of ten books in English verse, two novels, and two collections of short stories and has edited seven critical books. He is a recipient of several awards that include Michael Madhusudhan Dutt Award, Kolkata in 2001, H.D. Thoreau Fellowship, Dhvanyaloka, Mysore in 2000, the best chosen poet for 2003, Poetry Society of India, New Delhi Poetry Chain, Mumbai, Life Time Achievement Award, Chennai Poetry Circle, Chennai in 2010, and Rock Pebbles National Award for creativity, 2014, Bhubaneswar. Currently he is teaching in the Department of English Studies, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.