Editorial and technical principles

The electronic representation of the Manuscript is a new form of edition which differs from a traditional paper copy edition and therefore needs some explanation of its editorial and technical principles.

While the electronic representation may appear odd compared with the sophisticated transcription systems of traditional critical editions, its unprecedented opportunities for further scholarly work justify the deviation from traditional editorial standards. The new medium combines a powerful intelligent working environment for scholarly work with a flexible and openended account of its results.

Editorial and technical principles