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This research paper delves into the theme of environmental awareness in Anita Desai's novel, The Village by the Sea (1982). Desai's work demonstrates the consequences of environmental neglect, advocating for a more sustainable way of life. By analyzing the novel's setting, characters, and events, this paper highlights the novel's significance in raising environmental awareness and encouraging readers to consider the human impact on the natural world.