The Other Side of the Hedge; The Celestial Omnibus is a collection of two short stories written by E.M. Forster. The first story, The Other Side of the Hedge, is about a man who takes a shortcut through a hedge and finds himself in a different world. He is initially disoriented and confused, but soon realizes that he has entered a world that is more beautiful and perfect than his own. The story explores the themes of escapism and the desire for a better world.The second story, The Celestial Omnibus, is about a young boy who dreams of traveling to heaven. He meets a mysterious stranger who takes him on a journey through the countryside, eventually leading him to a celestial omnibus that will take him to heaven. Along the way, the boy learns about the importance of imagination and the power of belief. The story is a metaphor for the journey of life and the search for meaning and purpose.Both stories are written in Forster's signature style, with a focus on character development and themes of self-discovery and personal growth. The Other Side of the Hedge; The Celestial Omnibus is a thought-provoking and imaginative collection that will appeal to fans of classic literature and philosophical fiction.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Celestial Omnibus and other Stories by E. M. Forster, by E. M. Forster. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417908599.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.