Robert Langdon (book series)

Robert Langdon is a fictional protagonist of a series of novels, novellas and short stories by American author Dan Brown. A Harvard University professor of religious iconology and symbology (a fictional field related to the study of historic symbols, which is not methodologically connected to the actual discipline of semiotics). Brown's novels that feature the lead character Robert Langdon also include historical themes and Christianity as motifs, and as a result, have generated controversy. Brown states on his website that his books are not anti-Christian, though he is on a 'constant spiritual journey' himself, and says that his book The Da Vinci Code is simply "an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate" and suggests that the book may be used "as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith."

In the book series, Langdon is himself an author of six (fictional) books:

In the real book The Lost Symbol on page 8, a minor character, Pam, refers to the (fictional) Symbols of the Lost Sacred Feminine as creating 'a delicious scandal'.

The series has sold over 100 million copies.

The novels were a success around the world and became bestsellers, and soon adapted into films in which Ron Howard directed and produced 3 of 4 novels: The Da Vinci Code (2006), Angels & Demons (2009), and Inferno (2016), with Tom Hanks portrayed the lead character, Professor Robert Langdon, which was released by Columbia Pictures.

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