The Book of Eels

Discover the mystery of the European eel in this captivating exploration of the "eel question." For centuries, philosophers and scientists have obsessed over the origins and nature of the elusive creature. No one has ever witnessed mating or birth, and we still don't know why they make such a lengthy journey back to the ocean at the end of their lives. In The Book of Eels, Patrik Svensson blends memoir and nature writing to tell the story of the eel, from historical thinkers such as Aristotle and Sigmund Freud to modern marine biologists. This intriguing journey to uncover the secrets of the eel becomes a reflection on the human condition, life, and death.