French authors protest ideological shift at Grasset publishing house

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Prominent authors are leaving the French publishing house Grasset in protest over its new owner, Vincent Bolloré. Over 170 authors, including well-known names, have departed Grasset due to the dismissal of its long-time director, Olivier Nora, and the perceived ideological shift under Bolloré's influence. Bolloré, a right-wing billionaire, has been accused of promoting far-right voices and consolidating media power, raising concerns about intellectual freedom in French culture.


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