"The Lotus Eater" by W. Somerset Maugham tells the story of Thomas Wilson, who abandons his conventional life as a bank manager to live on the idyllic island of Capri. Wilson buys an annuity to fund a carefree existence for twenty-five years, planning to end his life when the money runs out. As the years pass, he enjoys a life of leisure, immersing himself in the natural beauty and simple pleasures of the island. However, when the annuity expires, he finds himself unable .....

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