Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an influential English poet, literary critic, and philosopher, known for his profound impact on English literature during the Romantic period. He was born on October 21, 1772, and became famous for his lyrical poems, specifically "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan." His work often explored themes of nature, imagination, and the supernatural, earning him a distinctive place among poets. Coleridge's collaboration with fellow poet William Wordsworth was...