Complex sentence: In March 1750, Cleland produced a highly bowdlerized version of the book, but it, too, was proscribed; eventually, the prosecution against Cleland was dropped, and the expurgated edition continued to sell legally.
Split into simpler sentences: In March 1750, Cleland produced a highly bowdlerized version of the book, but it too was proscribed. Eventually, the prosecution against Cleland was dropped and the expurgated edition continued to sell legally.