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USABiography of Lewis Perdue
Lewis Perdue, an American journalist and writer, was born in 1949 in California, USA. He graduated from Cornell University in 1972 and worked as a journalist for major publications such as the Wall Street Journal and CBS Marketwatch. Throughout his career, Perdue wrote and published 20 books, with a total circulation of 4 million copies. His most well-known works include "The Da Vinci Legacy" (1983) and "Daughter of God" (2000).
The Accusation of Plagiarism
Perdue became the first writer to accuse Dan Brown, the creator of "The Da Vinci Code," of plagiarism. In his quest for justice, Perdue reached out to linguists to assess the similarities between Brown's novel and his own works. Upon receiving confirmation of the resemblances, Perdue sent a letter to Random House, the publisher of "The Da Vinci Code," demanding the removal of Brown's bestseller from circulation. This action prompted both the publisher and Brown to initiate legal proceedings against Perdue.
The Legal Battle
The purpose of the subsequent lawsuit was not to prove plagiarism but rather to protect Brown from further harassment. The New York court concluded that the similarities between Brown's and Perdue's books were at the "conceptual level" and could not be considered as evidence of plagiarism. As a result, the case was closed in August 2005.
Counter Lawsuit
Perdue, feeling unjustly treated, filed a counter lawsuit against Random House, accusing the publisher of attempting to deprive him of his earnings. However, the court's proceedings in April 2006 did not yield any new outcomes, and Perdue's claims were dismissed. Despite the legal setbacks, Lewis Perdue's contributions to literature and his courage in fighting for his rights have left a lasting impact on the literary world.
