The 2014 edition of "Literature: A World of Writing Stories, Poems, Plays and Essays" is a comprehensive textbook authored by Ana Acosta and David Pike. Published by Pearson Education, this second edition book covers a wide range of literary genres and writing styles. With a focus on education, literary criticism, and writing skills, this textbook is designed for students and educators in the fields of language arts and disciplines. The book features 752 pages of content and is available in a trade paperback format, making it an essential resource for those interested in exploring the world of writing in literature.