This year my resolution was to read more classic books. I read a lot of books every year but haven't really read classics since school (English degree).
So this year I've started listening to audio books for the classics. I've read Dracula, Crime and Punishment, and Frankenstein so far. Definitely liked Dracula the best because even through the horror motif the characters were so kind and uplifting. The next 2 had great themes and morals but just so sad and depressing.
Others I've read over the years:
All Jane Austen's novels
Jane Eyre
Wuthering Heights
Great Gatsby
The Hobbit /LOTR
To Kill a Mocking Bird
Of these the only ones with happy endings are Jane Austen's (which is probably why I've read them many times)
Can anyone suggest others that aren't sad? Surely Austen isn't the only person to write classical literature that is uplifting and happy.
by valmc1218
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I would consider the Count of Monte Cristo as having a happy-ish or at least not sad and satisfying ending, although the character certainly does suffer along the way.
My Antonia is also pretty warm and happy at the end, although the characters have hardship.
James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small