Birth: 1913-11-25
, Flushing
Death: 1993-12-03
, Manhattan
Lewis Thomas was an American physician, poet, and essayist. He is widely known for his essays on science, medicine, and human nature, often published in "The New England Journal of Medicine". His writing is characterized by its clarity, beauty, and a deep admiration for life and the universe, seeking to connect scientific discoveries with human experience.