André Malraux et le maoïsme : l’entretien entre Malraux et Mao dans les <i>Antimémoires</i>

In Antimémoires , a substantial section is devoted to Malraux's 1965 trip to China, particularly his conversation with Mao Zedong, considered the highlight of the work. This article offers a literary and philosophical reading of this episode, first by examining how the character is symbolized and mythified, ultimately elevated to a timeless figure. It then explores the generic and stylistic features of the work, approached as an autofiction in which memory, imagination, and political discourse are intricately interwoven. The third part explores the presentation of Maoist thought and the personal reflections Malraux projects onto it. Finally, the study highlights the literary, political, and philosophical values of this narrative. By employing a distinctive narrative structure, Malraux constructs a mythical image of Mao while simultaneously expressing his own views on action, power, and destiny.