This memorial volume honors the life and memory of Polyxene Christ Auguste Büsching Gebornen Dilthey, with a collection of essays, poems, and other writings by friends and admirers. Edited by Anton Friedrich Büsching, this volume provides a deeply personal glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman, and the impact she had on those around her. Whether you are interested in history, sociology, or women's studies, this volume is a moving tribute to a life well-lived. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.