Sara Teasdale was an American lyrical poet who lived from 1884 to 1933. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri and is best known for her romantic poetry that focused on love, nature, and death. Her works include 'Love Songs, ' 'Rivers to the Sea, ' and 'Helen of Troy.' She won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1918 for her collection 'Love Songs.' Teasdale was a major figure in the early 20th century American literary scene and her work continues to be studied and appreciated today.