BBC News Online presents a series of video essays on 11 September and the aftermath of the attacks. A cross section of authors and artists present their views on the events of that day and on the subsequent US-led war on terror. You can watch the essay in video, read the full transcript, send us your thoughts and read the comments of other users.
 | Damien Hirst
One of Britain�s most acclaimed, and notorious artists - with his works exploring death stirring particular controversy. |
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 | Salar Abdoh
Iranian-born author Salar Abdoh witnessed the 11 September attack on New York - an atrocity his spy novel The Poet Game eerily predicted. |
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 | Antony Beevor
Historian Antony Beevor has written on some of the 20th century's most savage battles. His book on Stalingrad topped the best seller lists. |
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 | Nawal El Saadawi
Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi has enraged many Islamic fundamentalists with her views. |
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Monday, 2 September, 2002, 09:49 GMT 10:49 UK 
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