Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk is a Turkish novelist born in 1952 in Istanbul.

He initially pursued painting and architecture before dedicating himself to writing at age 23.

His first novel, "Cevdet Bey and His Sons," was published in 1982.

Pamuk gained international recognition with "The White Castle" (1985) and continued to produce acclaimed works such as "The Black Book," "My Name Is Red," and "Snow." His novels often explore themes of Turkish identity, culture, and history.

Pamuk has received numerous literary awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2006.

In addition to fiction, he has written essays on literature and culture, as well as a memoir titled "Istanbul.".