Der Genius der Menschheit
Subtitle: Frauenwirken im Dienste der Humanität : eine Gabe für Mädchen und Frauen
By: von Louise Otto.
Series: Deutsche Frauenwelt. Bibliothek ausgewählter Originalwerke zur Bildung, Belehrung und Unterhaltung ; Bd. 5
Publisher: A. Hartleben
Published: 1870
Place of publication: Pest
Format: Microform
Subjects: Women -- Germany.; Women -- Conduct of life.
Other titles: Frauenwirken im Dienste der Humanität.; Gabe für Mädchen und Frauen.
Description: One of three "genius" books by Otto-Peters, this volume deals with the role of women as helpers of humanity. Discussed are philanthropic work, teaching, nursing, and moral rescue actions, as well as the issues of equality, luxury, women's organizations, and true womanly virtue. Each section is preceded by one of the author's poems.