Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, literary critic, and philosopher who was a founder of the Romantic movement. He is best known for his poems "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan," as well as his critical work "Biographia Literaria." Coleridge's writing is known for its vivid imagery, complex symbolism, and exploration of themes related to nature, spirituality, and the imagination. He is considered one of the most influential poets of the Romantic era, and his work continues to be widely studied and admired today.