The term 'Tristia Poet' refers to the Roman poet Ovid, who wrote a collection of poems known as the Tristia. Ovid was born in 43 BC and is considered one of the most influential poets of the Roman Empire. He is best known for his works such as the Metamorphoses and the Ars Amatoria. The Tristia is a collection of five books of elegiac poetry written by Ovid during his exile from Rome. The poems express his sorrow and longing for his home and family.