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Joplin moved to St. Louis in 1901, where he continued to compose and publish music. He also began working on his first opera, "A Guest of Honor," which is now lost. In 1907, Joplin moved to New York City to find a publisher for his second opera, "Treemonisha." However, he was unable to find a publisher and ended up self-publishing the opera. | Joplin moved to St. Louis in 1901, where he continued to compose and publish music. He also began working on his first opera, "A Guest of Honor," which is now lost. In 1907, Joplin moved to New York City to find a publisher for his second opera, "Treemonisha." However, he was unable to find a publisher and ended up self-publishing the opera. | ||
[[Image:Detail-146111.jpg|thumb|center|A middle-aged African American man sitting at a piano, composing music.]] | |||
== Later Life and Death == | == Later Life and Death == | ||