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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tamora to Bassianus, who has insulted her sneaky and adulterous behavior.
Shakespeare's Insult 4 July 2006 popfiend 2006
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Bassianus into the pit; then exeunt Demetrius and Chiron, dragging off Lavinia
Titus Andronicus 2004
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Bassianus and his Followers; with drum and colours
Titus Andronicus 2004
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Andronicus and Tribunes; re-enter Saturninus and Bassianus, attended
Titus Andronicus 2004
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For having married his beloved Lavinia, whom Saturninus had wanted for himself, Bassianus loses both the lady and his life.
Shakespeare Bevington, David 2002
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She and her two remaining sons butcher Lavinia's husband, Bassianus.
Shakespeare Bevington, David 2002
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