''El buey suelto... Cuadros edificantes de la vida de un solterón'' is a novel by José María de Pereda, first published in 1878. The story follows Gedeón, a selfish bachelor who reflects on his solitary lifestyle and the nature of marriage. Through satire and social commentary, Pereda examines the contradictions of domestic life and the pangs of loneliness that accompany a life of indulgence. This work is notable for its insightful observations on the realities of both single and married existence in 19th-century Spain.
