Jones, Brutus

Jones, Brutus

self-styled island emperor experiences traumatic visions. [Am. Lit.: Emperor Jones]
See: Delusion

Jones, Brutus

former porter sets himself up as dictator of a West Indies island and rules the natives with an iron hand. [Am. Drama: O’Neill Emperor Jones]
See: Tyranny
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