"The Hungry Tide" is a novel by Amitav Ghosh set in the Sundarbans, a unique archipelago in India. The story follows Piyali Roy, a marine biologist, and Kanai Dutt, a translator, as they navigate the complexities of the region's ecology and its inhabitants. Their journey intertwines with the lives of the local people, including the marginalized Munda community. The narrative explores themes of environmentalism, displacement, and cultural identity. It highlights the struggles of the Bengali people living in the Sundarbans, particularly in relation to the challenges posed by nature and human intervention. The novel emphasizes the interconnectedness of human lives and the environment.