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Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart (1177 A.D.)
by Chrétien de Troyes

Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart

Medium: epic poem

Publication date: 1177 A.D.

Publisher: N.A.
Written by: Chrétien de Troyes


2 characters in this story:

Character
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and his/her religious practice, affiliation, etc.)
Religious
Affiliation
Team(s)
[Notes]
Pub. #
app.
Lancelot Lancelot
(lead character)
hero
CBR Scale: S Celtic Pagan; Christian (medieval)
Knights of the Round Table
[King Arthur's trusted friend; Guinevere's lover]
N.A. 369
Guinevere Guinevere supporting character
CBR Scale: S Celtic Pagan; Christian (medieval)
[King Arthur's wife/consort] N.A. 453

This epic poem is also known as: Lancelot, le Chevalier de la Charrette.

Thought to have been composed in the 1170s, at the same time or slightly before "Yvain, the Knight of the Lion" was written.