« La vie de l’écrivain est dans l’ombre de l’écriture, mais l’écriture est une forme de vie » - quelques réflexion sur la « bio/graphie » de Visniec

This article is an attempt to describe the reciprocal influence of Matéi Visniec’s life and work. Based on Dominique Maingueneau’s theory of literary context and the paratopia related to it, we try to go beyond the socio-political context of Romania at the relevant time, which undoubtedly influenced the then-young writer’s perception of the world. We are, however, more interested in Visniec’s specific attitude, reflected in his work, of facing the regime and censorship that forbade the publication and exhibition of his plays and the resulting paratopia. In line with Maingueneau’s notion of bio/graphie, we try to show that Visniec’s work both reflects his life experiences and shapes his life.