Constance Rourke

Constance Rourke
Constance Rourke, Fall 1938
BornConstance Mayfield Rourke
(1885-11-14)November 14, 1885
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
DiedMarch 29, 1941(1941-03-29) (aged 55)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
OccupationWriter, historian, folklorist
Notable worksAmerican Humor
Notable awardsNewbery Honor

Constance Mayfield Rourke (November 14, 1885 – March 29, 1941) was an American author and educator known for shaping the fields of American studies, American literature, and American folklore.