02311cam a22003373u 4500 34089 UtSlPG 20260610133758.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970 The Celestial Omnibus, and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celestial_Omnibus Release date is 2010-10-17 The story of a panic -- The other side of the hedge -- The celestial omnibus -- Other kingdom -- The curate's friend -- The road from Colonus. Produced by Marc D'Hooghe "The Celestial Omnibus and Other Stories" by E.M. Forster is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore themes of society, personal inklings of transcendence, and the interplay between reality and imagination. The opening story introduces a young boy named Eustace who is characterized as lazy and poorly disciplined, surrounded by adults who are critical of his nature. The beginning of the collection sets the stage in a picturesque Italian setting where Eustace finds himself on a picnic with family and acquaintances. The narrative delves into the dynamics between the characters, highlighting their interactions, criticisms, and the discomfort Eustace causes due to his unsociable behavior. The story takes an unexpected turn when a shared moment of inexplicable fear strikes the group during their outing, leading to the boy disappearing in a moment of panic. This blend of personal conflict, eerie suspense, and the contrasting beauty of nature hints at the fantastical elements that will unfold in subsequent tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, English English fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34089 74935 74935