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France honours its most provocative author

Michel Houellebecq, who at times has been forced to live under police protection, has been awarded the Legion of Honour.

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Michel Houellebecq, the enfant terrible of French literature, was awarded the Legion of Honour, France’s highest civilian distinction, in the New Year honours list on Tuesday, reports The Telegraph.

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