In 'The Naive and Sentimental Novelist,' Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk offers a profound exploration of the art of writing fiction, based on his Charles Eliot Norton Lectures. Pamuk distinguishes between two fundamental approaches taken by authors: the 'naive' novelist, who writes spontaneously and is fully immersed in their created world, and the 'sentimental' novelist, who is acutely aware of the literary conventions and the constructed nature of their work. Through insightful analysis of literary giants from Tolstoy to Proust, Pamuk invites readers to reconsider the nature of storytelling, the role of imagination, and the intricate relationship between the author, the text, and the reader, offering invaluable insights for both aspiring writers and avid readers.