Sara Teasdale was an American poet who lived from 1884 to 1933. She was known for her lyrical and romantic poetry, which often focused on themes of love and nature. Her most famous works include 'Love Songs' and 'Rivers to the Sea'. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1918 for her collection 'Love Songs'. Teasdale's work has been widely anthologized and continues to be studied and appreciated by modern readers.