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

For those looking to read the epic itself, a modern English translation of all 17 books by Antony Augoustakis and Neil W. Bernstein is available at Routledge . Remembering the Enemy in Silius Italicus' 'Punica'

Silius’s portrayal is seen as the final evolution of centuries of Roman engagement with Hannibal in literature. The roman Hannibal: remembering the enemy in Si...

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 For those looking to read the epic itself,

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...