Title: [Lecture
Authors: Hyde, Lewis, 1945-; Academy of American Poets.; Woodberry Poetry Room (Harvard College Library).
Year: 1986
Subjects: Thoreau, Henry David, Criticism and interpretation.; Prophecy in literature.
Abstract: Lewis Hyde discusses the nature of the prophetic voice, particularly in essays. He goes into great detail about the experts in this style of writing: Thoreau, Emerson, Whitman, Lawrence, Yeats, King, and Baldwin. Concentrating on Thoreau, Hyde discusses the essential components of the prophetic voice. A brief question and answer period ends the session.