What inspired Kafka to set Amerika as a story of exile and longing?
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Amerika

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What inspired Kafka to set Amerika as a story of exile and longing?
Did anyone else feel the sense of helplessness in the protagonist's journey, and how did that impact their reading experience?
How does Kafka's use of surreal and absurd elements influence the overall tone of the novel?