John Greenleaf Whittier, The Pageant, st. 8. The Pennsylvania Pilgrim, &c. (1872), p. 69

What miracle of weird transforming   Is this wild work of frost and light,   This glimpse of glory infinite?

— John Green on Winter

What It Means

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John Green

About John Green

John Green (born 24 August 1977) is an American author of young adult fiction, who has appeared on the New York Times best sellers list several times. He also publishes a video blog with his brother Hank Green as "vlogbrothers". A massive community has popped up around the videos that the brothers call 'Nerdfighteria.' John lives with his wife and two kids in Indianapolis.