The Kafka novel 'Amerika' is a novel written by Franz Kafka in 1912. It tells the story of Karl Rossmann, a young man who is sent to America by his parents after being disgraced in his home country. The novel follows Karl's journey as he struggles to find his place in the strange new world of America. It is considered one of Kafka's most important works and is seen as a precursor to his later works such as The Trial and The Castle.