A central "interesting paper" (or more precisely, a seminal book often discussed in academic circles) on this exact topic is by Claire Stocks (2014).
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...
You can find the full text of The Roman Hannibal at Oxford Academic or through retailers like Amazon . A central "interesting paper" (or more precisely, a