East of the Sun and West of the Moon

"East of the Sun and West of the Moon" is a Norwegian fairy tale collected by Andrew Lang, featuring a young girl who is taken to a magical castle by a mysterious white bear, who is revealed to be a prince. When she breaks a promise in her curiosity, she inadvertently causes the prince to be taken away, setting her on a quest to reunite with her beloved. The story explores themes of love, trust, and perseverance in a richly enchanted setting.