Enemy In Si...: The Roman Hannibal: Remembering The

A central "interesting paper" (or more precisely, a seminal book often discussed in academic circles) on this exact topic is by Claire Stocks (2014).

Stocks shows how Silius constructs Hannibal using literary models like Homer’s Achilles and Virgil’s Aeneas. The roman Hannibal: remembering the enemy in Si...

Despite being the ultimate enemy, Hannibal's military acumen, loyalty to his cause, and persistence make him a mirror for Roman identity and values. A central "interesting paper" (or more precisely, a