The Surprise Weekend is a novel written by British writer Catherine Mansfield. She was one of the most important British short story writers in the early 20th century. Her works are famous for their unique writing styles and profound depictions of human nature. Her work "Surprise Weekend" tells the story of a middle-class family's weekend trip and explores issues such as selfishness, indifference and hypocrisy in human nature. The book "The Surprise Weekend" is based on Mansfield's own experiences and observations, as well as her deep understanding of the social climate of the time. In the novel, Mansfield shows the loneliness, confusion and helplessness deep in the human soul through the description of the characters' inner feelings and the characterization of details. The plot and characters in the novel are very vivid and fascinating, and it is considered a classic in the history of British literature in the 20th century.