Dalia Ravikovitch was a prominent Israeli poet, born on June 17, 1936, in Tel Aviv. She is known for her poignant and emotional poetry, which often explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Ravikovitch's work has been translated into several languages, making her one of the most recognized voices in Israeli literature. Throughout her career, Ravikovitch published numerous poetry collections, including The Love of the Poet and The Last Poet. She received several prestigious awards, such as the Bialik Prize and the Israel Prize, highlighting her significant contributions to the literary world. Ravikovitch passed away on September 21, 2005.