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  • You're not regal enough to play the Emperor of Rome or either of his two sons, Saturninus and Bassianus.

    Teacher 2010

  • Like Caligula, an emperor to whom he was unfortunately later compared, Bassianus is far better known by his nickname, Caracalla, a reference to the hooded cloak that he habitually wore.

    Caesars’ Wives Annelise Freisenbruch 2010

  • In retaliation Macrinus declared war not just on Avitus and his cousin Bassianus, “but also against their mothers and their grandmother.”

    Caesars’ Wives Annelise Freisenbruch 2010

  • Tamora, relating what Bassianus and Lavinia said to her when they found her with her lover in the woods.

    snurched from the entire bloody f-list neadods 2006

  • Tamora to Bassianus, who has insulted her sneaky and adulterous behavior.

    Shakespeare's Insult 4 July 2006 popfiend 2006

  • Bassianus into the pit; then exeunt Demetrius and Chiron, dragging off Lavinia

    Titus Andronicus 2004

  • Bassianus and his Followers; with drum and colours

    Titus Andronicus 2004

  • Andronicus and Tribunes; re-enter Saturninus and Bassianus, attended

    Titus Andronicus 2004

  • For having married his beloved Lavinia, whom Saturninus had wanted for himself, Bassianus loses both the lady and his life.

    Shakespeare Bevington, David 2002

  • She and her two remaining sons butcher Lavinia's husband, Bassianus.

    Shakespeare Bevington, David 2002

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