Classic literature refers to well-known texts from previous times. These recommendations carry on from generation to generation. Some classic books are several hundred years old, whilst some can be quite recent.
Dating Hamlet by Traditional literature comes from different cultures, and may be oral in origin. Just like classic literature, the stories tend to be retold and recommended by people from different generations.
You will find more examples of traditional literature at the classification or shelf number 398.2
Journeys through Dreamtime: stories from the world's religions by 
