Sara TeasdaleSara Teasdale was an American lyric poet known for her emotionally rich and introspective verse. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she developed a delicate, musical style that explored themes of love, beauty, sorrow, and inner longing. In 1914, she marrie Ernst Filsinger and briefly used his surname, though they later separated. Her poetry often blended personal reflection with classical and romantic influences, capturing the complexities of human emotion with clarity and grace. In 1918, she received the Pulitzer Prize for her 1917 collection Love Songs, marking a significant achievement in her literary career. Her work was widely admired for its simplicity of language and depth of feeling, resonating with readers drawn to its quiet power and emotional transparency. Despite her public success, she struggled with periods of depression throughout her life. She died in New York City at the age of 48, leaving behind a body of work that continues to speak to the timeless experience of longing, vulnerability, and the search for meaning through art. Read More Read Less