Virginie Despentes on Right-Wing Discourse Shift in French Publishing
In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, French bestselling author Virginie Despentes discusses how far-right billionaire Vincent Bolloré has driven a discourse shift in France, splitting the nation and even affecting her own publisher Grasset. Despentes describes Bolloré's tactics as destructive and humiliating, noting his apparent enjoyment in spectacularly firing people. The conversation explores what writers can do against the new right-wing forces.
Key facts
- Virginie Despentes is a French bestselling author.
- Vincent Bolloré is a far-right billionaire.
- Bolloré has caused a discourse shift in France.
- The right-wing shift has split the French nation.
- Bolloré's influence reached Despentes' publisher Grasset.
- Despentes accuses Bolloré of destroying and humiliating people.
- Bolloré enjoys spectacularly firing people.
- The interview discusses writers' response to the new right.
Entities
Artists
- Virginie Despentes
Institutions
- Grasset
- Süddeutsche Zeitung
Locations
- France