What was the outcome of the blasphemy case against August Strindberg?

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In 1884, August Strindberg faced a prosecution for blasphemy following the publication of the first volume of his collected stories, Married. Ultimately, he was acquitted of the charges.1

Although he was found not guilty, the legal proceedings significantly impacted his mental well-being, leading him to develop feelings of persecution.1