This is the 14496th most frequent Korean word.
문학상으로
"Through literary awards" or "by means of literary awards."
In this sentence, '문학상으로' is used to indicate the method or reason for recognition, specifically through a 'literature award.'
그 작가는 뛰어난 소설로 문학상으로 선정되었습니다.
That author was selected for a literature award for an outstanding novel.
Here, '문학상으로' conveys the cause of recognition — 'through a literary award.'
문학상으로 인정받은 작품은 고전으로 자리잡았다.
The work recognized with a literary award has become a classic.
In this context, '문학상으로' refers to the goal or the target destination, namely 'towards a literary award.'