Kuvempu books in order
Indian poet, playwright, novelist, critic, and prolific thinker
- Lived
- 1904–1994
- Country
- British Raj
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- ಕುವೆಂಪು
Kuvempu published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Selected Poems of Kuvempu.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kuvempu
Start here
Selected Poems of Kuvempu
Kuvempu's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Selected Poems of Kuvempu (2011)
About Kuvempu
Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa, popularly known by his pen name Kuvempu, was an Indian poet, playwright, novelist and critic. He is widely regarded as the greatest Kannada poet of the 20th century. He was the first Kannada writer to receive the Jnanpith Award.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kuvempu FAQ
- How many books has Kuvempu written?
- Kuvempu published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kuvempu's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Selected Poems of Kuvempu.
- What is Kuvempu's most famous book?
- Selected Poems of Kuvempu is Kuvempu's most widely read book.
- Does Kuvempu write under a pen name?
- Yes: Kuvempu has also published as ಕುವೆಂಪು.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.