Alas, the book is kind of corrupt, so I'm not sure I've read all of the limericks. Nor could I find a decent copy anywhere.
It's entertaining, anyway.

I was walking around in the library with no set destination when I came across this book, the title was (as is evident) most interesting; a writer who can write a book and call it nonsense must be special indeed.
Later...
"WTF did I just read?"
This is significant because even in internal monologue, I rarely ever resort to vulgarity, even in abbreviated forms.
A more suitable title to this book could never exist.
I should give this 5 stars, but it's improbable that the shock value was intended, so I'll settle for one.

Nonsense Botany :D

Before I begin my review, I wish to try my hand at the art of the limerick. Trust me, people, it's not that easy to write a limerick. And I have that to say to those who rated these limericks and beautifully rhymed and phrased nonsense songs anything less than four stars.

So, here I go:

"I have a jar of bloody good Marmite
At a first glance it looks alright
To some, it tastes like hell
To me, it is more than well
That jar of bloody good Marmite."

Well, it's not too bad, in retrospect.

There are a few reviews here on Goodreads that have clearly steered way beyond the mark of understanding what limericks, nonsense songs, or for that matter, nonsense is all about. They were trying to find some meaning or absurd logic in the limericks, as if there could ever be any meaning about the men and women, both quirky and grotesque, and all the equally strange, sad and silly things that happen to them in these wacky little episodes of five lines each. The truth is that there is no logic, there is no meaning to be found in nonsense. Nonsense is to be enjoyed as it is - and that is what makes it hilarious and also a perfect escape from too much over-thinking as well.

Beyond limericks and nonsense lyrics, Edward Lear had something of an enviable reputation as a storyteller, artist, chronicler and travel writer. And that is why so many of these limericks have a truly eclectic style to them, as they introduce us to a cast of enjoyably nutty, jaunty and misshapen characters from across the world - from Corfu to Crete, from England to Prague, from Madras to Nepal, from Jamaica to Sweden, from Apulia to Peru and so many more exotic names and place strewn all over these hundred or so pages. And as much as we marvel at the sheer breadth of Lear's globe-trotting imagination and his spontaneous wit, we should also remember that these are not to be taken seriously at all. They are essentially fine, brilliant specimens of....nonsense and that is how they should be enjoyed.

It is the second book wrapped up with these limericks, however, that reveal a deeper, even more wistful side to the writer even as they don't skimp on the hilarity and unhinged imagination. "Nonsense Songs" is made up of a dozen of witty, warm, beautifully picturesque, irreverently picaresque and even lightly melancholic songs that deserve to be recited out aloud like any great verse in the history of poem. As with the limericks, it is impossible to pick out a favourite from these songs. But if I have to cite a favourite, it has to be "The Dong With A Luminous Nose" - a nonsense song which unexpectedly makes "sense" without trying to do so and is laced with a sense of deep romantic yearning that can almost break your heart.

This was a quick, quirky and worthy read from cover to cover and I think I will be returning to it again and again, whenever the mood would become melancholy and whenever the world around me would stop making sense. I think we can all agree on that last part and that reminds me to sign off this review with another attempt at a limerick.

"The world is full of fear
And only disaster is what I hear
What can I do?
I have the answer, too
Better read some Edward Lear..."

There is a literary term called limerick. It is a 5 line poem. This book has 100 such limericks. Check http://www.literarydevices.com/limerick/ to see some examples. A few were amusing, but I found most to be nonsense - as accurately mentioned in the title of the book!

Quite good for entertainment

The boon Is basically a listo of verses. They allá have a rhyme and weere melodic. What i toon with me the most was the fact they use a Lot of vicabulary. Out of that the book of called the book of nonsenses and the book takes really serious.

Disturbingly brilliant xD

The absurdity is especially delightful to experience alongside a child.

This book’s name does actually matches its content AND I WAS NOT READY FOR THAT!
Considering the book’s blurb, I expected the verses to be quite humorous, nevertheless, personally, I found that the underlying tone of its nonexistent parody to be deeply depressing and reflecting of the melancholic state of the author.
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to recommend this book to any group age. However, I believe it might be suitable for a critical commentary study.

I would have enjoyed those poems as a child.

Pretty funny and helped me sleep last night when I felt really anxious

The nonsense botany takes the cake.