First published 2020
Eels have beguiled scientists and philosophers for centuries. In "The Book of Eels," Patrik Svensson dives into the unknown, weaving memoir and nature writing to unravel the riddles of this elusive creature. From Aristotle to Freud, we meet the thinkers obsessed with the "eel question" - where do they come from, and how do they live? As Svensson fishes for eels with his father, he explores the profound mysteries at the heart of the human condition.
Genres: science, animals, non-fiction, biography-memoir, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, nature-writing
248 pages · Kindle Edition · Ecco