The NIGHT Novelist is Elie Wiesel, a Jewish-American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his book 'NIGHT, ' which is based on his experiences in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. Wiesel's work has been widely acclaimed for its powerful and moving depictions of the horrors of the Holocaust. He has also written numerous other books, essays, and plays, and has been awarded numerous honors for his work.