Frederick the great; or, Love and majesty, an historical drama [in verse].

Frederick the Great; or, Love and Majesty was written by DeBenneville Randolph Keim and published in the late 19th century. The work reflects the era's fascination with European history and the romanticization of political figures, framing the life of the Prussian monarch through the lens of a dramatic verse narrative. This type of historical drama was a common medium for American authors of the period who sought to engage with the grand narratives of European sovereignty while exploring themes of personal duty versus public responsibility.

The publication is primarily recognized as a piece of period literature that underscores the Victorian-era inclination toward historical stagecraft and poetry. DeBenneville Randolph Keim, who was also noted for his work as a journalist and travel writer, designed this narrative to capture the complexities of Frederick II of Prussia. While it remains a niche academic interest today, the work serves as a window into the 19th-century American literary appetite for plays and dramatized biographies of foreign royalty.