Leo Rosten (April 11, 1908- Feb. 19, 1997) was a Polish-born American author and social scientist best known for his popular books on Yiddish and for his comic novels featuring the immigrant night-school student Hyman Kaplan.

He wrote "The Path Through the Cemetery" under the pen name of Leonard Q, Ross.

In the story, the lieutenants' challenge sets into motion Iván's attempt to master his fear.