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The poem often enters Hannibal's perspective, showing him as a man striving to build an eternal legacy.

A particularly compelling moment identified in the book is Hannibal's final speech (17.605–15), where he seemingly acknowledges the Roman literary tradition that has constructed his identity. Availability and Further Reading 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. The poem often enters Hannibal's perspective, showing him

This work is part of a modern scholarly "revival" of Silius Italicus, whose 17-book epic Punica is the longest surviving Latin poem. Core Argument: Hannibal as an Icon of Romanitas This work is part of a modern scholarly

Stocks shows how Silius constructs Hannibal using literary models like Homer’s Achilles and Virgil’s Aeneas.

Silius’s portrayal is seen as the final evolution of centuries of Roman engagement with Hannibal in literature.