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T.S. Eliot's 1956 lecture "The Frontiers of Criticism" attempts to define the boundaries of literary criticism and analyze his own critical evolution and poetic works. Eliot distances himself from the prevailing New Criticism approach while sharing some of its principles, such as separating a work from authorial intent or reader response. He critiques explanations of works through origins and advocates criticism aimed at understanding and enjoyment rather than just interpretation. The lecture outlines Eliot's view of literary criticism as distinct from other disciplines and focused on helping readers appreciate literature.