" That work was Treemonisha.
This man composed a piece based on a Theodore Roosevelt speech in which Roosevelt preached the virtues of strife. In addition to "The Strenuous Life," this man composed an opera whose title figure was saved by Remus from being thrown into a wasp nest after protesting against her mother buying a "bag of luck." That work was Treemonisha. Interest in his music was increased after several of his works, such as "The Entertainer," were featured in the film The Sting. For 20 points, name this American composer, the "King of Ragtime."
This man composed a piece based on a Theodore Roosevelt speech in which Roosevelt preached the virtues of strife.
Scott {Joplin}