Reformists and revolutionaries: France's autumn of discontent
Over recent weeks, industrial action has brought France to a standstill
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Over recent weeks, industrial action has brought France to a standstill
Over recent weeks, industrial action has brought France to a standstill
Franceâs book industry puts out around 200 new titles a day. It has thousands of publishers vying for authors and readers. But the face of French literature has long been that of a white male writer. Only 12 women writers have won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in its 118-year history. Now a deluge of new writing is hitting the bookshelves, with titles by both established publishers and niche publishers trying to open up the field. Over the last decade, this has led to a shift in the publishing world toward greater diversity, including more titles by second-generation French authors a...