Princeton Charrette Project

An interactive scholarly archive dedicated to the medieval manuscript tradition of Chrétien de Troyes’s “Le chevalier de la Charrette” (The Knight of the Cart).

Institution: Princeton University

URL: The Princeton Charrette Project

Overview

This digital resource provides comprehensive access to the manuscript tradition of one of the most important Arthurian romances from 12th-century French literature.

Key Features

  • Manuscript Tradition: Comprehensive documentation of the textual transmission
  • Interactive Archive: User-friendly interface for exploring medieval sources
  • Scholarly Apparatus: Critical annotations and commentary
  • Medieval Literature Focus: Specialized in 12th-century French romance

Significance

  • Preserves and makes accessible important medieval literary manuscripts
  • Provides tools for comparative textual analysis
  • Serves as a model for digital medieval studies projects
  • Supports research in French literature and Arthurian studies

Target Audience

  • Medieval literature scholars
  • French literature researchers
  • Students of Arthurian romance
  • Digital humanities practitioners