Grasset is a French publishing house founded in 1907 by Bernard Grasset. It is known for publishing a wide range of literary works, including novels, essays, and biographies. The company has a reputation for promoting both established and emerging authors, contributing significantly to French literature. Over the years, Grasset has published many notable writers, including Marcel Proust and Simone de Beauvoir. The publishing house is recognized for its distinctive red and white book covers, which have become iconic in the literary world. Grasset continues to play an important role in the French publishing industry today.