Kaut kas par neko tumsā

Abstract

or the first time, the readers are being offered a Latvian translation of “Letter on the Being of Nothing and Darkness” by Fredegisus, a not commonly known 9th century author. The letter, as the author himself says, is addressed to all believers and, of course, to Charlemagne. In the first part of the short letter, the author attempted to prove that nothing exists. Admittedly, he did not approach this subject as enthusiastically as the one of darkness explored in the second part. Using a much richer array of evidence, including the Scriptures, has proved the existence of darkness. The author’s passion with the subject has made the second part longer. Fredegisus’ letter is written in simple language, without any particular embellishments, mainly talking about darkness, the language at times becomes richer and more magnificent.