Based on the passage provided, the following options best describe the content:
- The writer described above was known for writing satirical stories.
- The writer described above was named after George Washington.
The other options do not accurately reflect the content of the passage. The passage mentions that Irving warned Americans to learn from the past and be cautious about the future, but it does not imply that he warned history repeats itself and there's no stopping it. Additionally, it does not state that he was known for writing stories about fame.