*This study investigates the function, evolution, and specific mechanisms of humor within Marcel Proust’s monumental work, In Search of Lost Time.* Maya Slater, a scholar of French literature, examines how Proust utilizes irony, caricature, and social satire to expose the complexities of human behavior and the rigidity of class structures. By analyzing the interplay between the narrator’s perspective and the absurdity of the characters he observes, the author argues that humor serves as a critical tool for both character development and the thematic exploration of time and memory.

Scholars and critics frequently cite this work as a definitive resource for understanding the lighter, more satirical dimensions of Proust’s prose. The text is recognized for its academic rigor and its ability to illuminate the often-overlooked comedic architecture beneath the surface of Proust’s complex narrative style.