What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heartless publisher to get rid of French author (6)" mean?

The definition is "author". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. PR (part of "publisher") + OUST (synonym of "get rid") [gutting: "Heartless"]; definition: "French author" The answer is PROUST.

Heartless publisher to get rid of French author (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27445 | 9 Across | 2018-03-01 flower

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