Whether you love him or hate him, one thing is certain: Dan Brown is now an integral part of the American literary landscape… And while he may not be Henry David Thoreau or Walt Whitman, the novelist has managed to secure a lasting spot at the top of the bestseller lists as soon as his books are released. To wish him a happy49th birthday today, LEC is dedicating its article of the day to him—and giving you some insights to better understand his career before your language study trip to the U.S..
An author who enjoys language study trips?
Un séjour linguistique aux USA sera l’occasion de visiter le pays d’origine de cet auteur à succès, né en 1964 à Exeter – dans le New Hampshire, pas en Angleterre ! Fils aîné d’une fratrie de 3 enfants, il est élevé par un père qui enseigne les mathématiques et une mère musicienne professionnelle. Après l’obtention d’un diplôme en espagnol et en anglais (a-t-il été aidé par un séjour linguistique en Espagne ? L’histoire ne le dit pas !), il embrasse d’abord une carrière de musicien, puis de professeur d’anglais, avant de se lancer comme écrivain.
The Da Vinci Code, one of the greatest literary successes of all time
In 1996, Dan Brown became a full-time author, giving up his other professional activities. While his first three books went largely unnoticed, it was hisfourth novel, *The Da Vinci Code*, that catapulted him into the spotlight. An absolute bestseller, the book became one of the most popular books of all time, with 60.5 million copies sold worldwide by 2006. A success confirmed by his subsequent works…