Marrying of Ann Leete

The Marrying of Ann Leete is a comedy by Harley Granville-Barker, written in 1799, that explores the pressures of political marriage within the British rural gentry. The plot centers on Mr. Carnaby Leete, a troubled politician who seeks to secure his career by marrying off his youngest daughter, Ann, to an advantageous match. The play combines humor with serious themes, using symbolism to question the morality of marrying for political gain and the implications for family dynamics.