By the Sea is a novel by Abdulrazak Gurnah that tells the story of an African migrant, Saleh Omar. Saleh, a refugee from Tanzania, arrives in England and tries to start a new life. The novel addresses themes of identity, migration, and cultural conflicts. Gurnah masterfully describes the inner worlds of the characters and their struggles to adapt to a new environment. "By the Sea" is an emotional and profound work that invites readers to reflect and empathize.