French publisher Gallimard has issued a strong rebuttal to accusations made by author Boualem Sansal, who recently announced his move to Grasset. The publisher released a detailed statement titled “Contrary to the Legend,” directly addressing Sansal’s reasons for leaving. Sansal had previously implied shortcomings and omissions within Gallimard’s editorial process as justification for his departure. Gallimard’s statement refutes these claims, suggesting Sansal’s narrative is inaccurate. The publisher did not specify the exact nature of Sansal’s grievances, but characterized them as a collection of approximations and omissions that do not represent the truth. This public dispute highlights tensions between a prominent author and a major French publishing house. The move to Grasset marks a significant shift for Sansal, a highly regarded literary figure in France.