What is the history of the Yiddish language?

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a flourishing of Yiddish culture in Eastern Europe. This period, often referred to as the "Golden Age of Yiddish Literature," produced many famous writers and poets, such as Sholem Aleichem, I. L. Peretz, and Mendele Mocher Sforim. Their works, often including themes of Jewish identity, tradition, and the challenges of modernity, resonated deeply with the masses.