In the following essay, Lind explores the role of poetry, particularly American patriotic poetry, in the wake of the September 11 attacks.

In the following essay, Scanlan remarks on the convergence of literature and reality in numerous works of terrorist fiction, noting that such novels not only offer solace in times of grief, but also serve as a mirror that reflects modern society.

In the following essay, Horowitz presents an overview of the theatrical responses to the events of September 11, 2001.

In the following review, Kirn assesses various literary works about or inspired by the September 11 terrorist attacks.

In the following essay, Mitchell expounds on the role of criticism and review in the context of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

In the following review, Welch discusses two works stemming from the September 11 terrorist attacks—September 11 and the U.S. War: Beyond the Curtain of Smoke and Noam Chomsky's 9-11.

In the following review, Lockard discusses Noam Chomsky's 9-11, noting that the work serves more as a means for Chomsky to expostulate his long-standing political theories regarding U.S. foreign policy rather than a tribute to the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

In the following essay, Fisher praises the American news media coverage of the September 11 attacks, calling the coverage efforts valiant and impressive.

In the following essay, Cowley evaluates the impact of the September 11 attacks in the creation of recent works of literature and fiction.

In the following essay, Milroy stresses the significant role that artists play in bearing witness to such events as the September 11 attacks.

In the following essay, Chabries discusses the significance of writers and fiction in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

In the following review, Sina asserts that Breakdown is one of the most “insightful and penetrating” books about the intelligence failures that are believed to have led to up to the attacks on September 11.

In the following review, Baldwin notes that James B. Stewart's biography Heart of a Soldier serves to highlight the many acts of heroism and personal sacrifice that marked the backdrop of violence unleashed by the attacks on September 11.

In the following review, Lord examines Jere Longman's Among the Heroes, praising the book's focus on individual people and their stories.

In the following review, Edwards presents an overview of Noam Chomsky's central arguments in 9-11.

In the following essay, Massing describes the various popular responses to Noam Chomsky's book 9-11 and the political background behind the work.

In the following review, Rabinowitz examines Heart of a Soldier, James B. Stewart's biography of Rick Rescorla, the chief of security at Morgan Stanley in New York City, who was responsible for securing the evacuation of 2,700 of his co-workers while losing his own life in the effort.

In the following review, Hook stresses that, despite his extreme stance on U.S. foreign policy, Noam Chomsky's arguments in 9-11 provide some useful correctives about recent political history.

In the following review, Lynch lauds David Halberstam's Firehouse as a remarkable work that outlines the importance of close-knit relationships in the workplace.

In the following review, Poniewozik presents a brief overview of Jere Longman's Among the Heroes, noting that the work serves as an inspiration for its readers.

In the following essay, Rieder reviews the American news coverage of the September 11 attacks, noting that the day brought the importance of journalism into focus in a time of tragedy.

In the following essay, Shaw-Eagle combines several brief personal vignettes by contemporary artists that reflect the impact of the September 11 attacks on their lives and works.