In the 13 years since the tragic events of 9/11, artists and writers have struggled to accurately depict the event and its impact in a way that feels safe for the new century. Major disasters from history like the Dresden bombing and Napoleon's invasion of Russia were not depicted in art and literature until decades later by authors like Vonnegut, Tolstoy, and Shaara. However, the perspective of time may not be too long yet for artists to reflect on 9/11 through their work in various mediums, as works like Dickens' novels were inspired by events from 40-50 years prior.