Richard Lewis
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American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer
Books
Journeys
Miracles
The park
Black and white photographs and a poem in free verse show the natural aspects of a park in four seasons.
Muse of the round sky
Fragments of ancient Greek lyric poetry about nature, love, war, old age, life and death, and other topics. Includes reproductions of art from the period and brief information on the poets.
In the space of the sky
A child's poetic view of the world--from the surrounding space of the natural world to the inner world of dreams.
Out of the earth I sing
A collection of poems from primitive peoples throughout the world on such themes as love, nature, and death. Illustrated with photographs of the art of these peoples.
In the night, still dark
A poetic description, adapted from the Kumulipo, a traditional Hawaiian creation chant, of how in the darkest night were born the simplest creatures, then with the breaking of dawn more complex ones, and finally people and day.
The Luminous landscape
A collection of Chinese art and poetry from various periods chosen to reflect, as a common theme, an appreciation for the Chinese landscape.
Taking Flight Standing Still Teaching Toward Poetic And Imaginative Understanding
All of you was singing
A lyrical account of the earth's creation and the advent of music.
Of this world; a poet's life in poetry
Translations of the haiku of Japanese poet Issa, arranged to reflect the events of his life. Black and white photographs accompany the text.