The adaptation of French texts into medieval Swedish reveals the progress of a Europe-wide literary culture.

Introduction
Europeanization and Medieval Sweden
The Maiden, the Lady and the Lion: Le Chevalier au lion
Children of Medieval Europe: Floire et Blancheflor
Animals, Beastliness and Language: Valentin et Orson
Masculinity and Venus: Paris et Vienne
Conclusion: Found in Translation