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

Stocks argues that Silius’s Hannibal is not just a foreign villain, but a "Romanized" figure who paradoxically exemplifies (Roman-ness).

He is celebrated for his tactical genius but demonized for supposed greed and cruelty, creating a complex "anti-hero" status. Key Themes Explored in the Scholarship The roman Hannibal: remembering the enemy in Si...

The poem often enters Hannibal's perspective, showing him as a man striving to build an eternal legacy. Stocks argues that Silius’s Hannibal is not just

Despite being the ultimate enemy, Hannibal's military acumen, loyalty to his cause, and persistence make him a mirror for Roman identity and values. Hannibal's military acumen

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