The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (Book Analysis) E-Book

Bright Summaries

• Herausgeber: BrightSummaries.com
• Kategorie: Bildung
• Serie: BrightSummaries.com
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 22

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Da Vinci Code with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, a global bestseller that has been the object of many controversies. In this esoteric thriller, readers follow Robert Langdon, a university professor, as he unravels the course of history to unveil the mystery of the Holy Grail, in a gripping chase that leads him from secret societies to religious conspiracies. It has faced great controversy due to its religious references and has been denounced by many Christians as an attack on Catholicism. Nonetheless, it is a global literary phenomenon and has been translated into 44 languages as well as being adapted for the big screen. Brown's novels are all thrillers in which the action plays out over 24-hours, making for an excited and fast-paced read. 

Find out everything you need to know about The Da Vinci Code in a fraction of the time!

This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
   • A complete plot summary
   • Character studies
   • Key themes and symbols
   • Questions for further reflection

Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Leseprobe

Dan Brown

American writer

Born in Exeter (New Hampshire) in 1964Notable works:Angels & Demons (2000), noelThe Da Vinci code (2003), novelThe Lost Symbol (2009), novel

He graduated in Art and Literature at Amherst College and The Philipps Exeter Academy (New Hampshire). In 1997, he tried his hand at writing and published his first novel, Digital Fortress (1998), which was a testimony to his interest in codes and conspiracies, which would become recurrent themes throughout his works. But it was not until The Da Vinci Code (2003), second volume in his trilogy (with Angels & Demons in 2000 and The Lost Symbol in 2009) dedicated to Robert Langdon, a professor of religious symbolism, that he achieved true success and became recognized as a bestselling author throughout the world.

The Da Vinci Code

A bestseller focused on religious symbols

Genre: novelReference edition: Brown, D. (2003) The Da Vinci Code. [Online]. [Accessed 24 November 2015]. Available from: <http://tikaboo.com/library/davincicode.pdf>First edition: 2003Themes: Grail, art, investigation, suspense, mystery, symbols, religion

Published in 2003, The Da Vinci Code is Dan Brown’s fourth novel. In this esoteric thriller, the author leads us in a real chase through France and England, in search of the mysterious Grail and those who have done everything to keep it safe or destroy it. Scattering legends and historical facts throughout his work, Dan Brown weaves a story whose outcome could change the world. A true bestseller, several tens of millions of copies of the book have been sold in the world and the book was quickly adapted for the cinema (2006).

Summary

A murder at the Louvre

Staying in Paris because of a lecture, Robert Langdon, a professor of religious symbolism at the University of Harvard, is woken up by the police: they need him to investigate the murder of Jacques Saunière, the curator of the Louvre Museum. The latter has been savagely attacked and tormented, before being killed by an albino called Silas in the big gallery of the Louvre. His body has been found in the middle of a Pentagram (a five-pointed star with magical meaning) and symbols. The disposition of the body is reminiscent of The Vitruvian Man, an anatomical drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (Italian artist and scientist, 1542-1519).

After having committed this murder, the monk Silas managed to enter the Saint Sulpice Church in the middle of the night, thanks to his contacts with the Opus Dei (catholic institution founded in 1928). There, he has to find a mysterious cornerstone for the “Master”.